Better Than Average: The mistake most people make about their own judgement
91% of people think they’re above-average drivers. This is obviously impossible. But it means AT LEAST 40% of
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Confidence and Competence: The gap between what you know and what you believe
Confidence and competence This post is an early version of a thought/anecdote that eventually made its way into my
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Leave the Bones Behind: How to extract the useful parts of bad advice
Leave the bones behind This post is an early version of a thought/anecdote that eventually made its way into
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There’s always someone better: How to use that fact instead of being crushed by it
When I was 21 I remember feeling ahead for my age. But when I was 19 I felt woefully behind.
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🎙️ Dreams, Doubts and Creative Conflict with Kelly Wilde Miller
David speaks with Kelly Wilde Miller, a writer and speaker giving voice to the necessity of authentic self-expression. She
The Prioritisation Problem: Why good advice at the wrong time is bad advice
It’s easy to fall for the trap of following universal advice. Some people say you should travel the world
Preparing for a Knife Fight: Why your 40s depend on what you do in your 20s
Longevity expert Peter Attia talks about the Centenarian Decathlon - the idea that if we want to maintain our physical abilities
You have one decision to make today
You have one decision to make today You take it for granted because you do it every day. It doesn’
Making the Black Mamba
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest players in basketball history. In a 20-year career with the Los Angeles
The art of being scrappy
When I was 11, I was a naughty boy stealing sweets. By 14, I was importing phones wholesale from China.
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🎙️ Conversation, Curiosity, and Connection with Joe Ferraro
David speaks with Joe Ferraro, a teacher, professional speaker, and the host of The One Percent Better Podcast, where he’
Make room for gratitude
The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus believed that cultivating gratitude was key to living a fulfilling life. He famously said, "
