Benjamin Todd > Quotes

“The true impact of an action depends on what happens because of that action, not on what happens, period. When we work hard and see positive results, it’s often easy to neglect the fact that some portion of those results would have occurred anyway, or that someone else might have filled our role just as well as we did. There is often a gap between true impact and ‘tangible impact’ – the immediate results of our actions – and understanding that gap is crucial to finding the places where you can make a real difference.”
― Benjamin Todd, 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good

“Rather than “follow your passion”, our slogan for a fulfilling career is: get good at something that helps others. Or simply: do what contributes.”
― Benjamin Todd, 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good

“Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again and you will be filled with joy. – Buddha A man’s true wealth is the good he does in this world. – Muhammad Love your neighbor as you love yourself. – Jesus Christ Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. – Martin Luther King, Jr.”
― Benjamin Todd, 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good

“Many switched into a field that didn’t initially interest them, but that they believed was important for the world. After developing their skills, finding good people to work with, and the right role, they’ve become deeply satisfied”
― Benjamin Todd, 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good

“If you make it your mission to help others, then people will want to help you succeed.”
― Benjamin Todd, 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good.

“One of the most important things we’ve learned is that if lots of people already work on an issue, the best opportunities to help are more likely to
have already been taken.”
― Benjamin Todd, 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good