Note-taking Lessons From America’s Greatest Biographer
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Note-taking Lessons From America’s Greatest Biographer
by Jillian Hess (9 mins)
Meticulous Research Approach: Robert Caro, renowned for his thorough biographical works, dedicated years to research, gathering extensive documentation and conducting exhaustive interviews to deeply understand his subjects, such as Robert Moses and President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Unique Writing Techniques: Caro's method included detailed note-taking, maintaining a dedicated research room, cross-referencing interviews, and creating comprehensive outlines. He used reminders like “SU” (shut up) during interviews to ensure he listened more, and pinned notes like “Is there desperation on the page?” to maintain narrative focus.
Collaborative and Immersive Work: Caro’s wife, Ina, played a significant role in his research, showcasing the collaborative nature of his work. Caro’s immersive approach included relocating to Johnson’s hometown to gain authentic insights and personally documenting the impacts of policies on marginalized communities.
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The 4 Types of Luck
by Sahil Bloom (4 mins)
Four Types of Luck: Dr. James Austin outlines four types of luck: Blind Luck (random events), Luck from Motion (created through active effort and networking), Luck from Awareness (derived from deep understanding and perception), and Luck from Uniqueness (attracted by individual traits and behaviors).
Characteristics and Examples: Type I is entirely random (e.g., winning the lottery), Type II arises from hustle and engagement (e.g., new job opportunities leading to valuable connections), Type III stems from domain expertise (e.g., identifying and capitalizing on market trends), and Type IV is drawn to a person’s distinctive qualities (e.g., being sought out for niche expertise).
Developing Luck: While Type I is uncontrollable, Types II-IV can be cultivated through actions, knowledge, and unique interests. The "Luck Razor" encourages choosing paths that maximize potential for creating or attracting luck.
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Strategic "No" Responses: Ami shares strategies for saying no by focusing on aligning with personal goals and priorities. By sharing her goals when declining opportunities, she ensures clarity and invites potential opportunities that better fit her objectives.
Empowering Others and Self-Celebration: To prevent burnout and encourage team growth, Ami suggests making space for others to lead and keeping a record of accomplishments to combat feelings of inadequacy.
Mindful Decision-Making: Ami advises using the "24-hour rule" to gauge genuine interest before taking on new tasks and collecting insights by observing the consequences when tasks are not completed, helping differentiate between essential and non-essential responsibilities.
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