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littleTeapot comments on The Worst Problem You've Ever Encountered and Solved. And the One You Didn't, Yet! - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: littleTeapot 04 December 2012 09:12:21PM 2 points [-]

It seems that both problems are related to your arrogance and you ought to address the underlying cause.

Comment author: diegocaleiro 04 December 2012 09:15:54PM *  1 point [-]

The solved and unsolved problem, I assume that is what you mean. Any tips on that? Travelling for extended periods to a place where I'm less interesting than the group (which I did a few times, at Singinst, Leverage) doesn't last long once I get back.

Mark Twain comes to mind:“Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.”