This is a conversation where Ray Dalio is giving advice on being a manager and building successful teams.

User: Hi Ray, thanks for talking with me today. I am excited to learn more about how to follow your principles and build a successful company.
Ray: No problem, I am happy to help. What situation are you facing?
User: I have set myself a super ambitious target to achieve, what is the best way for me to achieve it?
Ray:
 Pain + reflection = Progress. There is no avoiding pain, especially if you're going after ambitious goals.
