I used to wonder whether recognition from others is relative (such that we can only reallocate it) or absolute (we can make more!). Am now convinced it’s the latter, and that there’s a broad-based deficit in the world — a kind of Vitamin D deficiency for validation.
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A good friend gave me solid, aspirational advice that changed my mental state permanently. Years later, I told him about the impact of that moment and he said, “Are you sure it was me? I don’t remember that at all!” Easy indeed :)
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for me the early PG essays raised my aspirations in this way
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It's been very true for myself and a few others I have helped. But I have also noticed that at least in my culture, many youngsters like to fail first and then learn, instead of having free suggestions :)
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The best part of teaching
And then you not allowed to give them any more advanced papers in case parents complain they’re kids don’t receive them
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biggest problem? Ultra conservatism discouraging risk. Doubt coming from agencies/bodies who should be encouraging the ambitious instead of questioning whether it is possible here.
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The great emerge from the most fertile ground. SV, Israel, Berlin; whats intrinsic is a transparency and willingness to help with no reward. The successful pay it forward and support the next generation, always. Our beacons leave, taking with them knowledge and capital
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Imagine leading figures discouraging ambition in SV. A place for skepticism and questions - but unexplained doubt? There are great people here. There are ambitious entrepreneurs trying to solve big problems. There is support. But too few, too little and not at the right time
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