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Back to SearchSolomon's Paradox: Why You Can't Take Your Own Advice
Episode 413
In the 10th century B.C., a young king was called upon to settle a seemingly impossible dispute.
Two women stood before him with a single child, both …
1 month, 1 week ago
The Doorman Fallacy
Episode 412
In his 2019 book, Alchemy, legendary British advertising executive Rory Sutherland offered an interesting lens on the perils of automation:
Imagine yo…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Think Week Playbook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Episode 411
The Think Week (or Day) is a ritual that will change your life.
The concept was first popularized by several world-renowned entrepreneurs and innovato…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Dangers of Survivorship Bias
Episode 410
In the early days of World War II, the U.S. military was losing too many of its planes in battle. To stem the tide, analysts started mapping the bull…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Are Low Expectations The Key To Life?
Episode 409
The late investor Charlie Munger was known for his prolific wisdom.
Perhaps his wisest insight of all came when he was asked to reflect on the source …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Pygmalion Effect: How Expectations Create Outcomes
Episode 408
In an ancient poem written by the Roman poet Ovid, a sculptor named Pygmalion grows disillusioned with the women of his society.
Rather than compromis…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
9 Reflections From My "Think Week" Retreat
Episode 407
Two weeks ago, I went on a “Think Week” retreat.
The plan for the retreat was simple:
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Archimedes Principle: The Science of Sudden Insight
Episode 406
In the 3rd century B.C., a man named Archimedes steadily built a reputation as one of the greatest scientific minds of the era.
Archimedes, who lived …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How to Thrive (A Science-Backed Approach)
Episode 405
In your life, there will always be someone standing on the side of the road waiting to tell you that you’re doing it wrong. Telling you to change. To…
2 months ago
How I’m Breaking My Phone Addiction In 30 Days
Episode 404
I have an embarrassing confession to make…
I’ve developed an unhealthy addiction to my phone.
Honestly, it’s a bit embarrassing for me to admit. I’m so…
2 months ago