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Imitate, then Innovate is my motto for improving at any skill.  It’s counterintuitive, but the more we imitate others, the faster we can discover our unique style. The post Imitate, then Innovate appeared first on David Perell.
over a year ago

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Practice Analytically, Perform Intuitively

The greats in every field follow this mantra to perfect their craft. The post Practice Analytically, Perform Intuitively appeared first on David Perell.

a week ago 6 votes
How I’ve Studied the Bible

Years ago, I realized that the Bible is the foundational book of Western civilization. If I was going to be an educated person, I needed to know what it said. The post How I’ve Studied the Bible appeared first on David Perell.

a year ago 52 votes
Own It Mentality

My goal is simple: Be a man of my word. Do what I say I'm going to do, when I say I'm going to do it. That means showing up on schedule, communicating clearly, and getting things done on time. The post Own It Mentality appeared first on David Perell.

a year ago 62 votes
A Divine Intuition

Under a secular mindset, intuition is all about you — your wants, needs, passions, and desires. A heavenly, God-inspired intuition is different. The post A Divine Intuition appeared first on David Perell.

a year ago 50 votes
Where the Liberal Arts Went Wrong

We’ve lost touch with the ultimate purpose of education: to transform our being and improve our character. The liberal arts are the ends, not the means.   The post Where the Liberal Arts Went Wrong appeared first on David Perell.

a year ago 44 votes

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The most likely scenario is some form of Finlandization.

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Aesthetic Warfare (and the Power of Aesthetic Authorship)

Culture wars are won through aesthetics.

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U.S. tariffs on China can’t slow the impact of Chinese imports worldwide

New tariffs on China imposed by Trump — and an end to direct e-commerce shipping to U.S. consumers — could impact Shein and Temu, but their influence extends globally.

2 days ago 2 votes
When are tariffs good?

National security, infant industries, national champions, and some more unorthodox theories.

2 days ago 2 votes