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Principles

Core Beliefs

  1. Possibilities
    • We have the power to reshape what's possible in our universe
    • Challenge conventional boundaries of what can be achieved
    • Create new paradigms rather than accepting existing limitations
    • "With God all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
  2. Passion
    • Deep enthusiasm creates exceptional value
    • What you do with genuine passion outperforms mechanical effort
    • Authentic interest breeds innovation and excellence
    • "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." - Colossians 3:23
  3. Execution
    • Swift implementation beats perfect planning
    • Action creates clarity and momentum
    • Progress compounds when you move decisively
    • "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." - Proverbs 21:5
  4. Critical Thinking
    • Question widely accepted financial theories
    • Markets are not always efficient; opportunities exist for the discerning
    • Independent thinking leads to investment advantages
    • "The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps." - Proverbs 14:15
  5. Teams
    • Small, dedicated groups outperform bloated bureaucracies
    • Agility and focus emerge from constrained resources
    • Meaningful connections thrive in intimate collaborations
  6. Joy
    • Seek fulfillment from the process, not just outcomes
    • Identify what genuinely stimulates your mind and spirit
    • Sustainable motivation comes from intrinsic rewards
    • "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4
  7. Boundaries
    • Most limitations exist only in our minds
    • Growth happens at the edge of comfort
    • Breakthroughs require challenging your own assumptions
    • "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
  8. Multidisciplinary Thinking
    • "You must know the big ideas in the big disciplines, and use them routinely. All of them, not just a few."
    • Draw insights from diverse fields to understand complex problems
    • The most powerful knowledge comes from connecting different domains
    • "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out." - Proverbs 18:15
  9. Invert, Always Invert
    • "Instead of looking for success, make a list of how to fail instead–through sloth, envy, resentment, self-pity, entitlement, all the mental habits of self-defeat. Avoid these qualities and you will succeed."
    • Think backwards from the problem to find solutions
    • Understanding what causes failure helps you avoid it
    • "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." - Proverbs 12:15
  10. Patience
    • "The big money is not in the buying and selling, but in the waiting."
    • Exceptional returns come from the compounding of good decisions over time
    • Resist the temptation to constantly chase action
    • "Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city." - Proverbs 16:32
  11. Circle of Competence
    • "Knowing what you don't know is more useful than being brilliant."
    • Define the boundaries of your expertise and operate within them
    • Expand your circle gradually and deliberately
    • "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." - Proverbs 27:1
  12. Mental Models Framework
    • "Develop a lattice work of mental models in your head."
    • Apply multiple frameworks to analyze any situation
    • Regularly update and refine your models based on new information
    • "Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them." - Proverbs 4:5
  13. Avoiding Stupidity
    • "It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."
    • Focus more on avoiding errors than on brilliant moves
    • Simple, consistent wisdom outperforms complex, erratic genius
    • "The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin." - Proverbs 10:8



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