Philosophy
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Run from genius: Why Following Geniuses Can Lead to Failure
People are drawn to genius like moths to a flame. We write books about geniuses. Make films about them. Genius
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Productivity
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Build the launch pad: Small Steps Lead to Big Wins
It can be dangerous to dream too big before you’re ready - you’re setting yourself up to fail,
Career
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The danger of role models: Defining Success on Your Own Terms
Your heroes can kill you. 💡Having an internal locus of control and identity is extremely important. It’s important not
Career
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Leave the bones behind: Identifying Good Advice and Making it Useful
Not all advice is good advice. Daphne E. Jones, the ex-SVP and Chief Information Officer of GE Healthcare, once framed
Psychology
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Call the timeout: A Secret to Make Better Decisions
We all have goals that require some discipline, but once one thing goes wrong it can be easy to let
An honourable thief: The Secret to Long-Term Success
At the end of the game show Golden Ball, the two final contestants have to decide whether to steal or
Sweat the Small Stuff: The Cost of Overlooking the Little Things
I had a friend who loved to say “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” The problem is, it’s often
It’s a sprint and a marathon: How to Plan Your Life for the Long-Haul
People like to say, “It’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon.” The problem is that some people take
Finance
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The future is cheap: Why Early Action Is the Best Investment
Buying the future is usually cheaper than you think. Alexander Graham Bell tried to sell the telephone to Western Union
Lifestyle
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Preparing for a knife fight: How to Predict and Prepare for the Future
Longevity expert Peter Attia talks about the Centenarian Decathlon - the idea that if we want to maintain our physical
Better than average: A Small Mindset Shift to Avoid Mistakes
91% of people think they’re above-average drivers. This is obviously impossible. But it means AT LEAST 40% of people
The Advice Trap: How to Make Choices That Align with Your Goals
It's easy to fall for the trap of following universal advice. Some people say you should travel the
