Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFriday Refill: Intuition Over Memorization
Episode 973
There's too much to remember. Instead, integrate that information. You don't need to memorize everything. Develop your intuition.
4 years, 10 months ago
Local and Global Rationality
Episode 972
When two smart people or groups disagree, what is happening? Sometimes one is plainly wrong about the facts. But more often than not, these two peopl…
4 years, 10 months ago
Skill-Building Is Not One Dimensional
Episode 971
We intuitively imagine our skills and capabilities to be one-dimensional and permanent. However, what goes into whether we can actually execute on ou…
4 years, 10 months ago
Balancing Entropy and Focus
Episode 970
Call it luck, serendipity, or chance - all of these unexpected moments of life require entropy to occur. On the other hand, if we don't control our l…
4 years, 11 months ago
Decision-making Skills: Two Types of Probabilistic Thinking
Episode 969
When you think about probabilities, you likely think in one of two ways. We'll talk about both of these models for probabilistic analysis, their draw…
4 years, 11 months ago
Using Cognitive Dissonance as a Tool
Episode 968
Humans are driven to resolve cognitive dissonance as efficiently as possible. We pay little regard to whether our solutions are accurate or correct, …
4 years, 11 months ago
Non-Linear Learning and Progress
Episode 967
How does learning happen? In one fell swoop - linear? Or is there another path that learning takes? We pass judgment on ourselves and others, designi…
4 years, 11 months ago
Friday Refill - Clarified Intentions and Flexible Goals
Episode 966
If you don't understand the motivations underlying your goals, you will always deal with brittle, high-stakes situations. If you understand your goal…
4 years, 11 months ago
Too Serious to Succeed
Episode 965
We grow up believing there is a continuum from serious to fun, and that as you get older, you traverse towards the serious side.
The truth is, the mor…
4 years, 11 months ago
Make Your Obstacles Irrelevant
Episode 964
Your obstacles are not a test of pride or an opportunity to prove yourself. They are in your way. There's more than one way to deal with this - so wh…
4 years, 11 months ago