Prepare for the worst
Every champion knows the taste of defeat. What separates the greats, however, isn't just how good they are
Mental Models
We use mental models as simplified representations of how things work. We can't store all of the information we encounter in our heads, so mental models are used to break complex ideas into manageable parts.
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The problem with Scooby snacks
Labels can shape our perception and our subjective experience of objective realities. Alfred Korzybski, a Polish-American thinker, once illustrated this
Lessons from Gilgamesh: Drawing Wisdom from Stories
I was reading about ancient Mesopotamia and finally, in particular, The Epic of Gilgamesh, which I'd heard a
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,
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
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
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
Mini-metaverse theory, Democracy, and why Science is dogma
An off-the-cuff recording where I talk about my note-taking process, Sam Harris, Peter Thiel, the power of conversations, my theory
Zoom in for Clarity: The Power of Narrowing Your Perspective
Sometimes, in order to see the bigger picture, you have to zoom in. In Zen and the Art of Motorcycle
Sacrifice Your Potential: Achieve More by Doing Less
The Sony Walkman was a game-changer when it hit the market in 1979. It was the world's first
