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Antifragility

Look for optionality, bounded downside, learning from variability, and systems that can improve through manageable stressors.

• Alternate Focused Work With Real BreaksUse a protected focus block followed by a real break, then adjust the length to your task, energy, and schedule instead of treating 90/30 as a biological rule.
• Add Minor Stressors to Your Life Like a New Workout or a Challenging ProjectAdd minor stressors to your life like a new workout or a challenging project.
• Instead of Worrying About Future Uncertainties, Prepare by Saving Money, Stocking up on Essentials,Instead of worrying about future uncertainties, prepare by saving money, stocking up on essentials, and learning versatile skills.
• Put Your Efforts into Two Categories: One That Keeps You Safe and Stabl andPut your efforts into two categories: one that keeps you safe and stabl and another that involves taking calculated risks, like trying new projects or learning new skills.
• Broaden Your Interests and Skills Beyond Your Current Duties to Include a Variety ofBroaden your interests and skills beyond your current duties to include a variety of areas.
• Try New Things Where It’s Okay If You Don’t Succeed at FirstTry new things where it’s okay if you don’t succeed at first.
• Develop Hobbies and Skills That Vary from Your Usual Activities and Career PathDevelop hobbies and skills that vary from your usual activities and career path.
• Assess Your Job Security and Financial Stability Beyond Surface AppearancesAssess your job security and financial stability beyond surface appearances.
• Choose a Few Reliable News Sources and Decide Specific Times Each Day to CatchChoose a few reliable news sources and decide specific times each day to catch up on the news—maybe morning and evening.
• Occasionally Change Your Daily Habits—alter Your Route to Work, Try New Foods, or SwitchOccasionally change your daily habits—alter your route to work, try new foods, or switch your exercise routine.