All these recommendations have one point in common: asymmetry. Put yourself in situations where favorable consequences are much larger than unfavorable ones. Indeed, the notion of asymmetric outcomes is the central idea of this book: I will never get to know the unknown since, by definition, it is unknown. However, I can always guess how it might affect me, and I should base my decisions around that.
Taleb, Nassim. The Black Swan (p. 210). Penguin Books Ltd. Kindle Edition.
This is the core, self-help idea of this book: expose yourself to positive serendipity!
So expose yourself to asymmetric situations—where one input can lead to massive output.
Think of ways
Go to parties.
Go out weekly to bars and clubs.
Go out bi-daily to cafes or restaurants.
Travel and meet new people.
Work in coworking places in different cities.
Don't lose that. Life as a fucking quest.
The core principle: you can't know the unknown, since, by definition, it's unknown. However, you can always guess how it might affect you, and you should base your decision on that. I.e., if a black swan hits (and if you're in Extremistan it sooner or later will) how can I prepare myself for that? Or, should I enter Extremistan? Or, how can I expose myself to positive black swans. Do not judge whether the black swan can happen, judge how it will affect your life and what you can do about it—avoid or be resilient to a negative one or capitalize on a positive one.
{{DONE}} Should I use my ZK only for Psych Aegis related notes and ignore the rest? NoteToUnconscious