Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld stated, “Everyone complains of his memory, and no one complains of his judgment.” We focus on the wrong thing.
Memory is easy; write it down. Facts are free and fast. Every byte of humanity has been indexed and is searchable. Let the silicon handle recall. Focus your matter on higher-order tasks.
Judgment is what you get paid for. It’s how we value people. Jobs, Musk, and Bezos assessed situations, made predictions and took action. Each had limitless opportunities, but judgment narrowed their vision.
Memory is not a skill worth improving. The world’s collective knowledge sits just beneath your fingertips. Making your dent in the universe requires creativity and discernment.
Improve your judgment, increase your value, enjoy your life.
