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Episode 1440
In this weekend episode, Carl reflects on the idea of “enough” and how surprisingly complex it becomes once you start looking closely. Drawing on con…
7 months, 1 week ago
1417 | Risk Hangover Part 2
Episode 1417
In this episode, Carl continues the conversation about “risk hangover,” the emotional aftermath that can follow a painful financial loss. He explores…
7 months, 1 week ago
1416 | Risk Hangover Part 1
Episode 1418
In this episode, Carl explores the idea of a “risk hangover,” the emotional aftermath that can follow when a big risk doesn’t work out. It often show…
7 months, 1 week ago
1415 | Energy as an Indicator
Episode 1416
In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but powerful signal: energy. After a long day of work, he noticed that some activities left him drained wh…
7 months, 1 week ago
1414 | Are You Waiting for Information or Permission?
Episode 1415
In this episode, Carl asks a deceptively simple question: Are you waiting for information, or are you waiting for permission? Reflecting on conversat…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
1413 | Factoring in Being Human
Episode 1414
In this episode, Carl explores the tension between what’s rational on paper and what’s workable in real life. Spreadsheets say to invest lump sums im…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
1412 | Uncertainty Drag: Let's Be Honest
Episode 1413
In this episode, Carl introduces the idea of “uncertainty drag”—the hidden friction that uncertainty adds to our decisions and momentum. Like cash dr…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
1411 | Wait-and-See Mode
Episode 1412
In this episode, Carl explores the growing trend of “wait-and-see mode”—the instinct to pause decisions when uncertainty feels high. While it can see…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
1410 | AI Is Not a Threat. It’s a Reminder.
Episode 1411
In this episode, Carl shares a thought that came to him on a morning walk in the mountains: Artificial intelligence isn’t a threat, it’s a reminder. …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
1409 | Embracing the Beauty of Wrongness
Episode 1410
In this episode of the "How to Plan" series, Carl explores what may be the most important principle of all: preparing to be wrong. Real planning, he …
7 months, 3 weeks ago