Most things don’t require a deep dive.
I don’t even think you need to read or listen to an entire book to understand the subject.
There are a bunch of ways to get the basic concept of anything. A short YouTube video, ChatGPT summary of a book/article/study, a podcast, etc. A few short paragraphs, sometimes even just one paragraph is usually all you need to understand the basics.
Want to be an expert in a field? Sure, dive in. But most people definitely get the most value by just digesting a few short summaries of the topic and actually use the extra time to put those ideas into practice.
A great example is the book “Influence” by Robert Cialdini. I read and listened to the book and then heard a clip of a podcast he was on where he explained the 7 principles in 7 minutes or less. Yes, the book has lots of examples but all you really need are the 7 principles and a brief explanation.
Another 80/20 rule in practice.
#valueyourtime #plebchain #nostriches #protip
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