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Order and chaos

3 Minutes to reflect

Have you ever made an investment decision based on something seemingly unrelated, like Greek mythology or a mentor's teachings?

Recently, I passed on a pre-seed startup opportunity promoted by two highly accomplished alpha males. Despite their impressive credentials, the myth of Apollo and Dionysus and guidance from my master Nietzsche led me to decline the opportunity.

In Greek mythology, Apollo and Dionysus represent the two hemispheres of the human brain, with Apollo embodying reason and order and Dionysus representing imagination and chaos.

While Western culture often prioritizes reason, Nietzsche believed that it is the fusion of these two opposing forces that leads to the highest potential.

I ultimately passed on the investment because I didn't find the tension of opposites in that team. A co-founding team made up of two disciplined soldiers ready for war is too homogeneous, testosterone-driven, too Apollonian for me.

2 Resources to pro level

Although I am not a fervent follower of Jordan B. Peterson, his book was a revelation to me. Like Nietzsche, Peterson skillfully distinguishes between order and chaos, providing a mental framework that resonates with me almost daily. I was impressed by the clarity of his ideas and how they have contributed to my understanding of the world. Check his book here

A quote to ponder

1 Reason to be happy

Failed an angel investment and feeling low? Don't sweat it, my friend! Softbank has managed to screw up worse than anyone else.

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Have a great weekend,

Simone

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