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The Fiberglass Mat Test
Elon Musk’s lesson from a jammed Tesla robot shows why we often optimize the wrong things. Learn his five-step method—clarify requirements, cut waste…
Nov 2
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Is There A Hidden Barrier to AI's Success?
Discover how misaligned incentives—not just technology—derailed Lionsgate’s AI movie project and why they often block true AI progress.
Oct 12
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Learn To Bend Reality
Discover why confirmation bias is dangerous, how challenge networks strengthen decisions, and why strong leaders embrace critics, not silence them.
Sep 28
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The Power Of 1%
Discover Dave Brailsford’s “aggregation of marginal gains” philosophy that transformed British Cycling. Learn how improving dozens of small factors by…
Sep 14
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And Then What?
Discover how asking “And then what?” can help you make better decisions, avoid regret, and align your choices with what truly matters—your values, time…
Aug 3
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Drive It Through
Most people scatter their effort across too many goals, hoping small improvements will add up. But the people who actually break through do something…
Jul 20
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You Don’t Want What You Think You Want
How to Escape the Trap of Imitated SuccessWhy you're chasing goals that aren’t yours—and how to finally want with clarity.
May 25
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A Tale Of Two Eulogies
Most of us want to be remembered for who we were—not just what we did. This Mother’s Day, a reflection on presence, sacrifice, and what truly lasts.
May 11
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The Tide Went Out. So Did Conviction.
Stock prices are down — but if your understanding of the business hasn’t changed, the opportunity may be better than ever. This isn’t about price…
Apr 6
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Why Smart Decisions Feel Wrong — And Why You Should Make Them Anyway
The Monty Hall Problem -- Your gut says stay, but the odds say switch. From game shows to life’s big decisions, learn why intuition often misleads—and…
Mar 16
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Boiling Frog Trap
Explore the Region-Beta Paradox—why small, persistent discomforts often cause more harm over time than major crises, and how to address them before they…
Feb 2
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Being Rich vs Being Wealthy
Discover the difference between being rich and wealthy through the stories of Mike Tyson and Warren Buffett. Learn how to achieve financial freedom by…
Jan 19
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