Catmull suggests a few guiding principles for creating a Braintrust. They hold true in both professional and personal contexts: Include only individuals whom you trust and who you are confident can be completely honest with you—even, and perhaps especially, if that means telling you things that you don’t want to hear. Include people who are solutions-oriented. The goal isn’t just to point out problems, but to come up with solutions and a viable path forward. Include those who have been there before. Surround yourself with people who have experience in what you are going through. Out of this
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