The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't

by Julia Galef

Jon knew that his goal of needing to be the best programmer in the room was unrealistic, not to mention very counterproductive for his fledgling company.

If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room.

Elon Musk: If something’s important enough you should try. Even if the probable outcome is failure.

(1 − 0.75)2 + (0 − 0.25)2 = 0.125.”

(1-0.75)^2+(0-0.25)^2=0.125