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Stay on script.
Nick Maggiulli from Of Dollars and Data reminds us about the importance of sticking to investment plans. That means avoid chasing the newest “hot” investment! | learn more
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Saying ‘no’ to the non-essential.
“People who say yes to everything have a lot of speed. They’re always doing stuff but never getting anything done. Why? Because they don’t think in terms of velocity. Understanding the difference between speed and velocity will change how you […]
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Your first thought is rarely your best thought.
“Most people have no time to think. They schedule themselves like lawyers. They work in five- to eight-minute increments, scheduled back to back. They think only in first thoughts never in second thoughts.” | learn more
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Confirmation bias: why you make terrible life choices.
What a provocative title! This post by Nir Eyal is nicely illustrated and a fun read. Just as important, it’s a reminder of a bias to look out for. And we all need reminders since we’re humans programmed for cognitive […]
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Winning the battle, losing the war.
Greek king Pyrrhus of Epirus defeated the Romans twice in battle, but at the expense of most of his men. Here’s a fun fact: I first learned the term Pyrrhic victory watching 90s movie 187 starring Samuel L Jackson. | learn more
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Adoption takes time.
A friendly reminder that even the best ideas take time to gain acceptance in the market. For example: doctors washing their hands before surgery. D. Casey Flaherty writes a hilarious and informative post about reminding us all of this fact […]
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Culture and revolution.
Do you know how many successful slave revolts there have been in history? ONE. It was led by Toussaint L’Ouverture in 1791. Something reminded me of this fact, and I went digging for the source where I learned it. It was this presentation […]
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Relative risk vs absolute risk.
Are you ever frustrated with how statistics are abused in the media (and elsewhere)? So am I. So is Dr. Peter Attia. He wrote this as a reminder to look beyond the headline stats. | learn more
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Observe, orient, decide, act.
“Learn the 4-step process fighter pilots use to make split-second decisions when the stakes are at their highest.” |learn more
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Do you suck as much as me at estimation?
For the sake of my ego, I hope so! This is not a silly buzzfeed quiz, but it is a quiz. It’s definitely worth spending a few minutes on, given how eye-opening it was for me. | learn more