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First Principles
by Laura Gao
Mindsets and self improvement through the lens of first principles thinking.
Episodes
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What should teens be learning in this period of their life to thrive in the future? ft. Max Holschneider and Julia Yap
Referenced - TKS: https://referrals.tks.world/3pOzqdY Connect: twitter.com/laurgao
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Learning in Public to Combat Fleeting Thoughts
There aren't many things that can be lost forever. But thoughts definitely can. This episode's speaking is unedited - I didn't cut out any stumbles or stutters. I want this podcast to be an accurate representation of my speaking abilities. Where I currently write: https://postulate.us/@laura...
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Open those messages
Do you like 1 minute podcasts? I'm trying to increase value density of these episodes. I want to increase the ROI of your most precious resource, your time. Over the past months, I've worked to increase the quantity of content output. But I fear my quality has suffered. Do these podcasts actually...
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Life is a Marathon
Here's a quick little sketch. Might make it into a vector design sometime. You can either live life as a sequence of sprints or as a marathon. Choose wisely, my friend.
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Activator with Risha Shah — Mindset of the Week
In which Risha and I talk about the importance of the activator mindset in our lives and how you can become an activator. Start activating your activator mindset ;) Connect with Risha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risha-shah-8316b1190/ # Referenced content: Risha's article — Detecting…
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Happiness and why do we work hard?
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” — Gandhi Shoutout to my Dad, Bernice, Jessica, & Ethan for convos about this topic that inspired some of these thoughts ;) # Referenced content Waitbutwhy on Mundane Wednesdays:...
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Antifragility with Ammielle Wambo Becker — Mindset of the Week
The best thing most young people should do is a lot more mistakes. — @orangebook_ on Twitter # Referenced content: Sticky notes with failure quotes on my wall: http://blog.lauragao.ca/stickies.jpg >:) # Further reading: Antifragility and the Growth Mindset by Sigil Wen:...
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Stoicism with Emaan Amin — Mindset of the Week
Don't be a squidward, be a spongebob! Connect with Emaan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emaan-amin/ Music: https://bensound.com/
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Is TKS worth it if everything you learn is self-taught? - Review of The Knowledge Society [1/3]
Conclusion: TKS saves you time. Applications are open! Apply to TKS: https://referrals.tks.world/3pOzqdY (use code LAGA0610 for $200 off your tuition) Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-li-61b4121b7/ Music: bensound.com TKS is a scam Reddit post:...
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Autonomy with Nicolas Gatien - Mindset of the Week
“On your last day on earth, the person you became will meet the person you could have become.” — Anonymous If you don't take control of your life, someone or something else will. That's why autonomy is important. Shownotes: first.lauragao.ca/3 Music: bensound.com
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Appreciation with Uma Darbha and Jessica Song - Mindset of the Week
Appreciation is a simple way to make your brain a happier place. As CGP Grey says, taking 2 minutes per day to write one thing you're grateful for is "frustratingly effective." Appreciate the little things in life, and one day you'll look back and realize they were big things ~ Shownotes:...
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Seek Understanding with Amy Li - Mindset of the Week
How do you know you're an independent thinker in a world where sheep mentality is the norm? Amy and Laura discuss the first principles of morality, associating beliefs with your identity, authentic feedback, and Paul Graham's essay on thinking for yourself. Thinking unconventionally doesn't equal...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mindsets and self improvement through the lens of first principles thinking.
HOSTED BY
Laura Gao
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Mindsets and self improvement through the lens of first principles thinking.
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