Elon Musk's, Steve Jobs', Albert Einstein's Secret Sauce

Jakob Greenfeldjakobgreenfeld.com4 min read

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Greenfeld argues the secret behind outsized impact is a deep belief that you can make a dent in the universe, since expectations shape reality and self-doubt becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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