{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Curiosity Chronicle","title":"Paradoxes of Life","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":371,"description":"Welcome to the 500+ new members of the curiosity tribe who have joined us since Friday. Join the 19,000+ others who are receiving high-signal, curiosity-inducing content every single week!Today’s newsletter is brought to you by Fundrise!Fundrise is the future of real estate investing - a platform that allows anyone to invest in a low-cost, diversified portfolio of institutional-quality real estate. With low minimums and no accreditation requirements, Fundrise is democratizing access to a historically exclusive asset class.You can join 150,000+ other investors and start investing in real estate today!Powerful ParadoxesFrom a young age, we are taught to view the world as black and white. But many of life’s most important truths appear contradictory on the surface.15 powerful paradoxes (on growth, business, careers, and life):Sprezzatura (“Studied Carelessness”)You have to put in more effort to make something appear effortless. Effortless, elegant performances are often the result of a large volume of effortful, gritty practice. Simple is not simple.Slow Down to Speed UpWant to speed up? Try slowing down. Slowing down gives you the time to be deliberate with your actions. You can focus, gather energy, and deploy your resources more efficiently. It allows you to focus on leverage and ROI. Move slow to move fast.Learn More to Know LessThe wisdom paradox - the more you learn, the more you are exposed to the immense unknown. This should be empowering, not frightening.“The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.” - Albert EinsteinEmbrace lifelong learning.Shrink to GrowGrowth is never linear. In order to grow, sometimes you need to shrink. Shedding deadweight may feel like a step back, but it is a necessity for long-term growth. This principle applies to your career, startup, or life. One step back for two steps forward.Fail More to Succeed MoreWe fear failure, so most of us play it safe to avoid it. But our greatest moments of growth often stem directly...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4nO1oo__jWE5MpZsRfwEO_6q4py16kwv8WwJybce4FA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxOTcwLzE2NzEx/MzU5MDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}