The Mystery of the Fake Orchestra: How one wrong assumption builds a false reality
The mystery of the fake orchestra Making one small assumption which later proves to be false can result in us
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Lessons from Gilgamesh: What the oldest story still teaches
Lessons from Gilgamesh I was reading about ancient Mesopotamia and finally, in particular, The Epic of Gilgamesh, which I'
Call your shot
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Run from genius: Why the smartest person in the room is often the worst to follow
People are drawn to genius like moths to a flame. We write books about geniuses. Make films about them. Genius
Build the Launch Pad: Why the size of your ambition needs to match your stage
Build the launch pad It can be dangerous to dream too big before you’re ready - you’re setting yourself
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The Danger of Role Models: Why someone else's map won't fit your terrain
The danger of role models Your heroes can kill you. Having an internal locus of control and identity is extremely
Call the Timeout: How to stop one bad day from wrecking everything
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An Honourable Thief: What great creators actually mean by 'originality'
At the end of the game show Golden Ball, the two final contestants have to decide whether to steal or
The secret to intelligence
Most people think intelligence is about knowing and saying fancy words (jargon). They accumulate abstractions and discuss them, thinking it&
The Crucible of Cringe: Growth lives on the other side of embarrassment
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Sweat the Small Stuff: Why the things you dismiss decide the outcome
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It's a Sprint and a Marathon: Why choosing one pace guarantees you lose
It’s a sprint and a marathon People like to say, “It’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon.
