2024-10-22 - Denning - I Used to Be Impressed by People Who Had a Lot of Money — But Now I’m Impressed by People Who Have Time to Think Deeply

I Used to Be Impressed by People Who Had a Lot of Money — But Now I’m Impressed by People Who Have Time to Think Deeply

Metadata

• Author: Tim Denning
• Full Title: I Used to Be Impressed by People Who Had a Lot of Money — But Now I’m Impressed by People Who Have Time to Think Deeply
• Category:articles
• Summary: The author, Tim Denning, argues that true wealth comes from having the time to think deeply, rather than simply having money. He emphasizes that deep thinking leads to wisdom and creativity, which are more valuable than material possessions. Denning believes that escaping conformity and distractions, like phones, is essential for achieving this kind of wealth.
• URL: https://timdenning.substack.com/p/i-used-to-be-impressed-by-people-685

Highlights

• “Wealth is the product of man’s capacity to think” – Ayn Rand (View Highlight)
• Thinking is how you join the dots in your head to make sense of this crazy world. This process is what forms true wisdom, too. (View Highlight)
• Blank space raises your awareness. That helps you notice your best ideas and join the dots. (View Highlight)
• Being told what to do is the adult daycare 99% of people live in. (View Highlight)