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? --- ## Context - Matt D'Avella interview with James Hoffman ## Relevant Notes - [[Life Lessons]]