# Brain Food: The Nature of Power  ## Metadata - Author: [[Shane Parrish (FS)]] - Full Title: Brain Food: The Nature of Power - Category: #articles - Summary: Being reliable means removing uncertainty for others, not just keeping promises. Power is a responsibility to preserve and pass on, not a prize to win. John D. Rockefeller’s success came from discipline, partnerships, and trusting his wife’s advice. ## Highlights - Feedback tolerance predicts trajectory better than talent. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01kzj5v53zw69rbkakkhg8fy2q)) - Talking about problems is far more comfortable than solving them. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01kzj5vcf4zghcdfkmevnm64g2)) - Reliable people don't just keep promises, they remove uncertainty from other people’s lives. If you're reliable, I don't need a backup plan. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01kzj5vpccqm5zbdb1ze33k8tm))