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+# How to be More Agentic - by Cate Hall
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+[https://usefulfictions.substack.com/p/how-to-be-more-agentic](https://usefulfictions.substack.com/p/how-to-be-more-agentic)
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+I asked GPT-4 to summarize the article in an outline, then to make each line actionable.
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+## 1. Introduction
+- Develop agency as a learned trait.
+- Achieve personal accomplishments by increasing agency.
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+## 2. Finding Real Edges
+- Adopt the concept of radical agency.
+- Utilize personal experiences, like in poker, to find unique advantages.
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+## 3. Court Rejection
+- Regularly ask for unreasonable things to build resilience.
+- Learn from rejection without associating it with negative emotions.
+- Implement bold strategies, like pitching via email, to challenge norms.
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+## 4. Seek Real Feedback
+- Actively seek and value honest, anonymous feedback.
+- Explore various methods to obtain critical feedback.
+- Handle feedback constructively based on personal experiences.
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+## 5. Increase Surface Area for Luck
+- Network and meet people in related fields actively.
+- Embrace the unpredictability of the usefulness of new connections.
+- Seek opportunities for collaborations that might seem serendipitous.
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+## 6. Assume Everything is Learnable
+- Adopt the mindset that traits and skills are malleable.
+- Embrace the journey of learning agency.
+- Expand learning to include traits like charisma.
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+## 7. Learn to Love the Moat of Low Status
+- Embrace learning periods and low expertise as opportunities.
+- Analyze personal experiences, like mistakes in poker, for growth.
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+## 8. Don’t Work Too Hard
+- Avoid overworking and the risk of burnout.
+- Develop personal strategies for maintaining creativity and work-life balance.
+- Set clear boundaries for work and personal time.
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+## 9. Conclusion
+- Recognize and enhance agency as a crucial life skill.
+- Motivate oneself to continuously learn and apply principles of agency.