shminux comments on "Follow your dreams" as a case study in incorrect thinking - Less Wrong

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Comment author: shminux 20 August 2014 05:10:51PM *  1 point [-]

this is pretty standard advice

Right. I was simply emphasizing the difference between dreams and strengths. In (a loosely applied) Kahneman's terminology, use your System 2 to build on your System 1, not to fight it.

Another standard point is "use it or lose it". If you don't develop your strengths/talents early, they fade with age. It's most obvious in sports and music, but applies to almost anything.