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[Article] “The difference between true and tangible impact” by Benjamin Todd


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When people think about the impact of their actions, they tend to think only of the immediate results - what we call their tangible impact. But that is only part of the story. To get the full picture, you need to compare the world you bring about with the world as it would have been without your involvement. We call this your true impact.

Narrated by AI.

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Outline:

(02:11) Replaceability and Diminishing Returns

(03:36) What does the difference mean for your career?

(03:58) The importance of personal fit

(04:20) The importance of cause selection

(05:04) The importance of using positions in new ways

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First published:

November 6th, 2014

Source:

https://80000hours.org/articles/true-vs-tangible-impact

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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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