5 of the most useful razors I've found.

Rules of thumb that simplify decisions.

1. Bezos' Who to Work With:
If unsure who to work with, pick the person (or people) that would have the best chances of breaking you out of a 3rd world prison.

People who could do this might be described as 'relentlessly resourceful.' Two dangerously good traits.

2. Skinner's Law:
If procrastinating on a task, you only have 2 options:
1. Make the pain of not doing it greater than the pain of doing it.
2. Make the pleasure of doing it greater than the pleasure of not doing it.

Remind yourself why you're doing the task.

3. Luck Razor:
If stuck with 2 equal options, pick the one that feels like it will produce the most luck later down the line.

Should I stay in tonight or should I go and meet this interesting stranger?
Choose to increase your surface area of luck when you have the choice.

4. Naval's Razors:
If you have 2 choices to make, and they’re relatively equal (50–50), take the path that is more difficult and more painful in the short term.

If the two are even and one has short term pain, it means it has long term gain.

5. Bragging Razor:
If someone brags about their success or happiness, assume it’s half what they claim.

If someone downplays their success or happiness, assume it’s double what they claim.
Winners don't feel the need to tell you they're winning, it's dead obvious.

What would you add?

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