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Paul Graham

Paul Graham From The Age of the Essay: An essay begins with a question. You notice a door that’s ajar, and you open it and walk in to see what’s inside. Surprise the reader by telling them something they always knew deep inside but didn’t bother to do the work to make it conscious. Collect surprises. It’s a trainable skill. The more anomalies you’ve seen, the more easily you’ll notice new ones. Pay attention to things you’re not supposed to. If you’re curious about something, trust your instincts. Don’t believe what you’re supposed to. Expressing ideas helps to form them. In a real…

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