(1) George Mack on Twitter: "THREAD: 15 of the most useful razors and rules I've found. Rules of thumb that simplify decisions."

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THREAD: 15 of the most useful razors and rules I've found. Rules of thumb that simplify decisions.
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Bezos' Razors: • If unsure what action to take, let your 80-year-old self make it. • If unsure who to work with, pick the person that has the best chances of breaking you out of a 3rd world prison.
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Skinner's Law: • If procrastinating on an item, you only have 2 options: 1. Make the pain of not doing it greater than the pain of doing it. 2. Make the pleasure of doing it greater than the pleasure of not doing it.
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Luck Razor: • If stuck with 2 equal options, pick the one that feels like it will produce the most luck later down the line. I used this razor to go for drinks with a stranger rather than watch Netflix. In hindsight, it was the highest ROI decision I've ever made.
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Bragging Razor: • If someone brags about their success or happiness, assume it’s half what they claim. • If someone downplays their success or happiness, assume it’s double what they claim. The map is not the terrain.
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Hofstadter’s Law: • It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law. Every project costs 2x as much and takes 3x as long - even when you factor this into your projections.
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