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There are no shortcuts to knowledge, especially knowledge gained from personal experience. Following conventional wisdom and relying on shortcuts can be worse than knowing nothing at all.
“If you don't get what you want, it's a sign either that you did not seriously want it, or that you tried to bargain over the price.”
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“It’s a temptation that exists for everyone—for talk and hype to replace action.”
― Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent
― Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent
“I was ashamed of myself when I realised life was a costume party and I attended with my real face”
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“...nothing happens to the wise man against his expectation.”
― On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It
― On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It
“No Heroics. If you need a hero to get things done, you have a problem. Heroic effort should be viewed as a failure of planning.”
― Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time
― Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time
Axl’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Axl’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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