What does it mean to be radically open-minded?

It means being willing to consider and understand different perspectives, even if they contradict your own.

How can thoughtful disagreement benefit decision-making?

It allows individuals to see things from multiple viewpoints, leading to a more comprehensive understanding and better decisions.

What is an idea meritocracy?

It's a system where the best ideas are prioritized, regardless of their source, and everyone is encouraged to think independently.

Why is it important to let go of the need to be right?

Letting go of this need opens you up to learning and discovering truths that you might otherwise miss.

What is believability weighting?

It's the process of evaluating the credibility of different opinions to make informed decisions.

Principles for Success “Be Radically Open-Minded” | Episode 7

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Résumé

TLDRIn this episode, the narrator discusses the principle of being radically open-minded, emphasizing the value of seeking out thoughtful disagreement to enhance understanding and decision-making. By prioritizing learning over being right, individuals can gain insights from diverse perspectives, leading to better outcomes. The concept of an idea meritocracy is introduced, where the best ideas are valued regardless of their source. The narrator encourages listeners to recognize their blind spots and ego distortions to improve their lives and decision-making processes.

A retenir

🌟 Embrace radical open-mindedness for better understanding.
🤝 Seek thoughtful disagreement to enhance decision-making.
🧠 Prioritize learning over being right.
💡 An idea meritocracy values the best ideas, regardless of source.
⚖️ Use believability weighting to evaluate opinions effectively.
🔍 Recognize and address your blind spots.
🚀 Collaborate with independent thinkers for greater success.
🌈 Different perspectives can illuminate new opportunities.
📈 Let go of ego to improve your life.
🔑 Practical advice will follow in the next episode.

Chronologie

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In this episode, the narrator emphasizes the importance of being radically open-minded to achieve exceptional results without the fear of failure. By seeking out thoughtful disagreement and understanding different perspectives, one can enhance their decision-making abilities. The narrator shares their journey of valuing learning over being right, which led to the creation of a unique idea meritocracy in their company. This approach fosters collaboration among independent thinkers, allowing for the identification of risks and opportunities that may be overlooked. The episode concludes with a promise of practical insights in the final episode to help viewers embark on their own journeys.

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Vidéo Q&R

What does it mean to be radically open-minded?
It means being willing to consider and understand different perspectives, even if they contradict your own.
How can thoughtful disagreement benefit decision-making?
It allows individuals to see things from multiple viewpoints, leading to a more comprehensive understanding and better decisions.
What is an idea meritocracy?
It's a system where the best ideas are prioritized, regardless of their source, and everyone is encouraged to think independently.
Why is it important to let go of the need to be right?
Letting go of this need opens you up to learning and discovering truths that you might otherwise miss.
What is believability weighting?
It's the process of evaluating the credibility of different opinions to make informed decisions.

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- [Narrator] Principles for Success,
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an ultra mini-series adventure in 30 minutes,
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and in eight episodes.
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Episode seven, be radically open-minded.
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(calm orchestral music)
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Taking risks and occasionally being ruined
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wasn't acceptable, and neither was not taking risks,
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and not having exceptional results.
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I needed an approach that would give me
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the exceptional upside without also giving me
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the exceptional downside.
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When I discovered it, it turned out to be my holy grail.
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To get it, I needed to replace the joy of being proven right
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with the joy of learning what's true.
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(birds chirping) (tranquil orchestral music)
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This need prompted me to seek out
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the most thoughtful people I could find
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who disagreed with me.
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I didn't care about their conclusions,
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I just wanted to see things through their eyes,
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and to have them see things through my eyes,
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so that together, we could hash things out
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to discover what's true.
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In other words, what I wanted most from them
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was thoughtful disagreement,
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going from seeing things through just my eyes
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to seeing things through the eyes of these thoughtful people
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was like going from seeing things in black and white
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to seeing them in color.
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(orchestral music builds) (birds chirping)
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The world lit up!
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(lion growling)
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(wings flapping)
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That's when I realized that the best way
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to go through the jungle of life is with insightful people
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who see things differently from me.
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Think about the five step process I described earlier.
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As I said, because we are wired so differently,
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not everyone can do all the five steps well,
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(screaming)
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but you don't have to do them all alone.
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You can get help from others
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who are good at what you're not,
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who are wired to perceive things you can't.
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All you need to do is let go of your attachment
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to having the right answers yourself,
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and use your fear of being wrong
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to become open-minded to these other views.
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(tranquil orchestral music) (birds chirping)
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In this way, you could point out the risks and opportunities
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that you would individually miss.
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I found that taking this radically open-minded approach
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and believability weighting people's thinking
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significantly increased my probabilities
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of making the best decisions possible.
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This enabled me to ascend to greater heights
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and greater challenges.
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In the past, I would have always wanted to do
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what I myself thought was best,
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but now I sought out the strongest independent thinkers
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I could find, I still do.
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There is nothing better to be on shared mission
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with extraordinary people who can be radically truthful,
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and radically transparent with each other.
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This approach led me to create a company
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with a unique idea meritocracy,
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operating in a unique way that produced unique successes.
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In an idea meritocracy, you get the best of everybody.
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Everyone thinks independently,
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then we work through our disagreements
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to get at what's best.
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However, not every opinion is equally valuable,
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and we had to learn to distinguish between good ideas
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and bad ones to get the best decisions.
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In other words,
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we needed to believability weight people's thinking.
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But that's another story I will explain
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in my work principles.
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Right now, there are many wonderful opportunities
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and dangerous risks surrounding you that you don't see.
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If you saw them free of the distortions produced
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by your ego or your blind spots,
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you would be able to deal with them more effectively.
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If you could acquire this ability,
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and with practice you can,
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you will radically improve your life.
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In episode eight, I will conclude our short journey together
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with a few practical thoughts
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so that you can begin your own journey
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toward whatever you want.