Three Rules
Sam Corcos shares 3 rules for life
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Key takeaways
- Urgent tasks often distract from meaningful work; prioritize what truly matters.
- Controlling your media consumption can lead to better mental health and focus.
- Focusing on what you can control fosters deeper relationships and reduces stress.
Summary
Rule 1: Don't Let Urgency Determine Priority
Sam emphasizes that many people fall victim to the urgent tasks that often distract them from what's truly important. He shares an example of declining a media request that didn't align with their current strategy, advocating for a focus on meaningful work. He practices quarterly think weeks, where he disconnects to think and write, leading to better strategic insights.
Rule 2: You Don't Need to Know Everything
In this segment, Sam discusses how the endless flow of information can overwhelm people. He mentions being 'news sober' for 11 years, focusing on books instead, and stresses the importance of controlling one's attention. He shares his routine of reading two books a week and highlights how a robust media diet can positively impact one's perception and well-being.
Rule 3: Only Give Attention to Things You Can Control
Sam explains how his perspective on life shifted when he realized the importance of focusing on aspects he could influence. He discusses the futility of worrying about external factors and emphasizes that understanding and developing personal relationships can be far more fulfilling. Acknowledging one's agency is pivotal to reducing stress and leading a better life.
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Show notes
Today, I'm joined by Sam Corcos, CEO and co founder of Levels, a company helping people better understand their metabolic health through real time data. Sam takes a counterintuitive approach to both work and life. Rejecting the always busy CEO stereotype, he schedules his days for deep focus, while also being very intentional about his media diet. Whether you're an entrepreneur or not, I think you're going to find a lot of value from Sam's rules.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:48 Rule 1: Don't let urgency, determine priority
05:37 Rule 2: You don't need to know everything
11:26 Rule 3: Only give your attention, to things you can control
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