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Apr 2018
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The Difference Between Belief and Delusi...

Impact Theory
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Tom answers questions from the community. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2EpxC6D Tom Bilyeu AMA’s are Live on Facebook and YouTube every Friday at 10 am PST. You can submit your questions in advance to connect@impacttheory.com, with the subject line “AMA Question”. BOOKS MENTIONED: Principles by Ray Dalio: https://amzn.to/2H9ljdH QUESTION TOPICS Tom addresses the line between a self-reinforced delusion that is useful and when it’s not useful [00:31] How to limit yourself to new opportunities [04:39] Tom breaks down his step by step process on researching people [07:14] How would you go through an experimental phase of life where you're trying to figure out what career you want? [11:40] How to find better alternatives other than your primary options [13:31] How to specify goals without limiting career paths [16:34] Ways you can practice Ray Dalio’s radical transparency in your own life [19:06] Advice for someone who is struggling in their business [20:52] How Tom learned to communicate so well [24:19] How to remove people from your life who do not align with your principles [26:24] How Tom reads while working out [27:58]
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