I just graduated from Yale and realized how much more there is to learn.
But I did uncover 7 lies you've been told about the world.
Here's the truth🧵
Lie:
The information you learn in school matters.
Truth:
Learning to learn is more important than any subject you study.
Lie:
Networking is about collecting as many business cards as possible.
Truth:
You can attract interesting people to you by sharing here on Twitter.
Once you do, developing these relationships is the most important thing you can do.
Lie:
Successful people have more willpower.
Truth:
Successful people build systems to make hard things easier to do.
Lie:
Life is long so don't worry about your career when you're young.
Truth:
Successful people don't stumble into it.
Don't let hope be your plan.
Lie:
College is now worthless because you can learn anything on the internet.
Truth:
College is where you become the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with.
Don't underestimate that energy.
Lie:
Teaching yourself to code is incredibly useful.
Truth:
If you're below average at programming, you'll never be a great builder.
Instead, double down on your strengths by building an audience or getting good at sales.
Lie:
Smart people are smart in all areas.
Truth:
Many of the smartest people are dumbest outside their area of expertise.
Ever try to talk to a computer science major about Russian history?
Everyone has their blind spots.
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