THE USER INTERFACE FOR REALITY
“you're not a victim. you're the author.”
The Lesson
The key insight: we don't have access to base reality. We only interact with our FILTERS on reality. Two people with completely different beliefs can both survive, thrive, and reproduce. This means you can choose filters that predict better and make you happier, even if they aren't "true." The user interface buttons: systems over goals, talent stacking, affirmations, visualization, curiosity, novelty, contrast, simplicity, pattern recognition. If you think you're happy, you ARE happy. You're not a subject of reality. You're an author.
Real-World Example
A founder has two filters available: "I'm trying to break into a competitive market against entrenched players" (victim filter) or "I'm experimenting with a new approach in a space ready for disruption" (author filter). Same facts, different filters. The author filter leads to bolder moves, better storytelling, more curiosity. The victim filter leads to playing defense. Choose the filter that predicts better and makes you act better.
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