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Tom Harari

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Tom Harari

@tomharari

Storyteller. Working on debut novel.

tomharari.substack.com

Joined December 2010

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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Apr 8
Spinoza argues in the opening chapter of his Ethics that the God of the Bible is a superstition, the Cartesian-Aristotelian worldview is a mess, there is no free will, everything is determined, and God is Nature. But was he really an atheist?
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 25, 2023
Today, I turn 38. I've raised millions of dollars, married twice, had a kid, and recovered from devastating injury and depression. Here's 38 lessons I'd tell my 18 year old self:
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Jul 19, 2023
Replying to @bfcarlson
Ultimately we're each responsible for our own safety. It cannot be outsources.
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 11, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank shut down on Friday. By Tuesday several other banks could fail. A beginner's guide to why SVB crashed, and what that could mean for you:
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 16, 2024
HEAT is one of the best movies ever filmed. But most people don't realize it contains deep lessons about life. A thread on the film's hidden lessons:
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Feb 1, 2023
Microsoft Excel is used by 1.1 Billion people worldwide. But most have no clue how powerful it is. Mastering Excel will put you ahead of 99% of people. Here are 9 Excel formulas pros use to make money:
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Feb 17, 2023
Replying to @Camp4
Most people reading this will think "wow what a nice gesture". They'll miss the 4D chess you play. There's a reason people achieve success.
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 25, 2023
Replying to @tomharari
3. You won't truly grow up until your heart gets broken Losing people is part of life. You'll fall madly in love, think someone is your soul mate, and then see it all crumble. Own it. Don't avoid the pain but know it's temporary and pick yourself up. You've just grown as a man.
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 25, 2023
Replying to @tomharari
1. Believe in yourself 100% of the time You're a dreamer and a creative mind—that's a gift. Trust your instincts and believe in yourself even when no one else will. How can you expect anyone to believe in you, if you won't believe in yourself first?
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 25, 2023
Replying to @tomharari
5. Drop loser friends without remorse They won't get you to where you want to go. I'm not talking about childhood friends who may not be as ambitious as you. I'm talking about the ones who only want to party. They will drag you down. Ditch them.
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 25, 2025
Today, I turn 40. I've raised millions of dollars, married twice, have two kids, and choose to live a simple life of reading, writing, and walking in nature daily. Some lessons I learned over the years:
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 25, 2023
Replying to @tomharari
2. Take much more risk than you think is sane As you get older your and eventually get married, your risk profile changes. It'll never be more prudent than now to take massive risks.
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 25, 2023
Replying to @tomharari
25. Your parents did the best they could It's easy when you're young to blame your parents. Drop that immediately and give your parents some slack. They did the best they could and they're not perfect—nobody is.
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Tom Harari
@tomharari
Mar 25, 2023
Replying to @tomharari
22. Hold yourself to a ridiculously high standard In health, nutrition, fitness, education, business—no one will tell you what to do. You're on your own. Be your own leader and hold yourself to a high standard. Lead yourself.
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