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
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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, "
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
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
