One of James's three rules was something along the lines of not seeking validation from others.
He proposed a thought experiment. Next time you plan to do something (a project, running a marathon, etc), how would it feel if you weren't allowed to talk about it with anyone?
Would you still do it?
What's the real purpose behind the things you're doing?
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## Context
- Matt D'Avella interview with James Hoffman
## Relevant Notes
- [[Life Lessons]]