Radically Transparent
None of us are born knowing whats true.
Being Radically Open Minded and Radically Transparent are invaluable for rapid learning and effective change.
Learning is the product of continuous real time feedback loop:
- Where we make decisions.
- See their outcomes.
- And improve our understanding of reality as a result - Principles (by Ray Dalio)
Being radically transparent AND radically open minded enhances the Learning Feedback Loop. Because it makes it so clear to yourself and others what you are doing and WHY. That there can't be any misunderstandings.
The more open minded you are, the less likely you are to deceive yourself. And the more likely that others will give you feedback in the honest way. - Principles (by Ray Dalio)
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"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool." - Richard-Feynman
Sub-principles
Learning to be radically transparent is like learning how to speak in public. = Gets easier the more you do it. - Ray Dalio
Fear
Fear is within
"Fear, like shadows, is born within and grows in darkness. But when the light of awareness shines upon it, it dissolves, revealing that its power was always ours to control." - Gpt4
“We are more often frightened than hurt; And we suffer more in imagination than in reality.” - Seneca
You have the power to evict the fear out of your mind.
Notes
Fear is a state of mind. In fear we prioritize immediate reactions over deliberate thought.
Fear is a state of mind. Scientifically, it is a response triggered by neural circuits in the brain. When a potential danger is perceived, the amygdala signals other parts of the brain, like the hypothalamus, to activate the body's "fight or flight" response. This releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, heightening alertness and preparing the body to react.
At the neural level, fear arises from patterns of electrical activity and neurotransmitter release in specific circuits. For instance, sensory inputs processed by the thalamus and prefrontal cortex inform the amygdala whether a threat is real, while the hippocampus provides context based on past experiences. These rapid exchanges of information shape how neurons fire, encoding the emotion of fear and its associated physical sensations.
Fear, in this sense, is both a protective mechanism and a neural process, designed to ensure survival by prioritizing immediate reactions over deliberate thought.
How to get out of Fear
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Fear Increases Pain
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I am not talking about inner secrets. I am talking about people's opinions of each other and how the world works. - Ray Dalio
I have found that it typically takes 18-months (to become Radically Transparent). Which is how long it typically takes to change most good habits. - Principles (by Ray Dalio)
At odds with some other principles.
- TODO: write on how this is at odds with principles out of Book: How to win Friends And Influence People and Laws Of Power (Book)
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