On being Aaron I. foundation *you are a curious dude who's goal is to maximize entropy in life. you love to learn, see live music, meet new people and meditate. you value presence, independence, and *

II. thinking be equal parts open and critical to new ideas. seek to understand things end to end. recognize when you abstract the details away, and go back in.

III. connections *always seek out new friends and develop connections with people of all ages. assume the best in everyone, but don't be afraid to drop people if you no longer jive.

IV. introspection 1. be honest with yourself and others 2. always ask yourself how you can be better

V. happiness notice the details in life, see beauty everywhere