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Genius is rare - courage is rarer (find out why)
Let go of control and create habits that actually stick.
Mario Peshev
April 27, 2025
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
Courage Beats Genius
PayPal co-founder, Peter Thiel, on courageous thinking.
"Brilliant thinking is rare, but courage is in even shorter supply than genius."
Clarity Through Letting Go
Motivational speaker & author, Mel Robbins, on letting go.
"Let them do what they will - while you build habits that honor who you're becoming. The path to better habits isn’t control; it’s clarity. Letting go of what distracts you creates space for what refines you."
Source: The Let Them Theory
Learn Faster, Win Bigger
Startup strategist, Eric Ries, on rapid learning.
"The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else."
Source: The Lean Startup
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