The ability to identify and ignore bullshit is one of the most underrated and important skills of our era.
Here are some strategies for detecting and dealing with bullshit: powerofusnewsletter.com/p/the-corrosiv…
@jayvanbavel oh this is my specialty. ssss love it
@jayvanbavel @morganhousel The problem is with the content itself. Many became experts in manipulating the language (i.e. generating BS) so ignoring it became a required skill
@jayvanbavel @morganhousel 100%! It's difficult to build momentum in any discipline right now, since we tend to let things get in the way all the time. We have all the tools to make progress but we also have all the distraction to undo it.
@jayvanbavel Most people don’t take the time to understand that people our walking billboards, they tell a story with the clothes they wear the style of their hair, strength in their body. The way they season their face. There advertising their brand. Do the words they speak, match it.
@jayvanbavel My ability to detect an intricate web of international conspiracies with no tangible evidence made me smarter than everyone else.
@jayvanbavel In a world filled with noise and distractions, the skill of discernment is invaluable. Knowing when to filter out the noise and focus on what truly matters can lead to greater clarity and productivity. Let's cut through the BS and prioritize what's meaningful.
@jayvanbavel @brianstelter As a retired sales manager and sales training manager, I wholeheartedly concur.
@jayvanbavel @morganhousel Experience helps, great observation!