As an idealist sometimes we succumb to magical thinking.
- As an idealist sometimes we succumb to magical thinking.
- "This matters so much that even if it would be a miracle to accomplish it we should still tilt at the windmills."
- Personally, even if I care about the outcome a ton, I can't care about it unless I see a plausible theory of change.
- That theory of change has to lead to compounding, discontinuous changes.
- It needs to be plausible, but not necessarily guaranteed.
- Just that if it did happen, it wouldn't have been a miracle.
- Otherwise, I'm pouring effort into a sink that won't improve the world.
- What is your highest and best use of your effort to improve the world?
- It needs to be on things that matter, and that you can move the needle on.
- You need both.