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Partner With Rational Optimists

Don't partner with cynics and pessimists. Their beliefs are self-fulfilling. - Don't partner with pessimists: 0:00 - Partner with rational optimists: 1:20 - We're descended from pessimists: 2:28 - BOCTAOE: 4:13 Full show notes and transcript: http://startupboy.com/2019/03/22/rational-optimists

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  1. Who Is an Ideal Cofounder at 0:05

    Don’t partner with cynics and pessimists, their believes are self-fulfilling. Pessimists will drag you down and will prevent you from doing something great. Full answer

  2. How Can I Be Successful in Life at 1:00

    Have an action bias, do things. Instead of poking holes and explaining why something won’t work, take step one, then step two... etc, and find out. Full answer

  3. Why Is Elon Musk So Popular at 1:37

    He takes on big and audacious goals and inspires people, leading by example, doing all the hard work. He thinks really BIG, leading to really big outcomes. Full answer

  4. Some People Are Always Negative, Why at 2:08

    Cynics and pessimists see the world without hope, where they have given up. If you fail, they look successful, but if you succeed, they look like a failure. Full answer

  5. What Is the ROI for Optimism at 3:20

    Rational optimism comes with unlimited upside, so as long as you don’t cause yourself physical harm or end up in total ruin, it makes more sense to be an… Full answer

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