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Take A Simple Idea & Take It Seriously
“Take a simple idea and take it seriously” - Charlie Munger An essential element of becoming a great thinker is practicing the simple...
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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The Power of Simplicity: Why Less is More (Even When It's Hard)
Did you know the iPhone almost had 3 buttons on it instead of its signature single “home button” (or now Face ID)? The consensus of the...

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Are You Ready to Be a 10 Year Thinker?
"Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in ten years." - Bill Gates Do you...
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May 29, 20242 min read


The Momentum Machine: How Finishing Things Fuels Your Next Move
All completed experiences create momentum. This is a great mental model to use when enduring difficult jobs, less than ideal stretches...
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May 28, 20242 min read


We Are Social, Not Truth Seeking Animals (Why We Prioritize Belonging)
"We humans are NOT truth seeking animals. We're social animals" - Jeff Bezos This is a MASSIVELY HELPFUL concept in understanding...
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Apr 2, 20242 min read


Soul Crushing Jobs...And How To Survive Them
"Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called everybody, and they meet at the bar." - Drew...
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Mar 27, 20243 min read


You Are More Than You Are Being Seen For Right Now
Whiz kids, start up founder in their 20s, and star athletes signing mega contracts usually get a lot of attention. Undeniably, it’s cool...
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Mar 16, 20242 min read


Outsmart Anxiety: Put It In Its Place
"Anxiety is an overestimation of the problem, and an underestimation of your ability to handle it" - Sissy Goff I love this definition of...
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Mar 6, 20242 min read

The Art of Observation: Unlocking the Secrets of the World Around You
"You can observe a lot just by watching" - Yogi Berra Listen. Watch. Ponder. Be curious. Be an observer. Why is this important for...
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Mar 6, 20241 min read

The Day 1 Advantage: Why Staying Fresh Fuels Success
“Day 2 is stasis. Followed by irrelevance. Followed by excruciating, painful decline. Followed by death." - Jeff Bezos Day 1 is a concept...
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Feb 26, 20242 min read


Live Well, Spend Less
"Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving" - Warren Buffett "A man is rich in proportion to the...
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Feb 22, 20241 min read


Intellectual Honesty: The Hero We Didn't Know We Needed
"The most important part of leadership is intellectual honesty. The reality principle - the ability to see the world as it is, not as...
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Feb 15, 20242 min read


Ordinary Magic: Common Abilities, Uncommonly Used
"Genius is 9/10ths application" - Russell H. Conwell Common abilities, uncommonly used is a secret to success. You can be the smartest...
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Feb 7, 20241 min read


How The Best Handle Mistakes & Failure
I've got some simple advice for you. When you're having a bad day, stop doing whatever is making it bad. I'm dead serious. When we have...
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Feb 2, 20241 min read


Root Yourself: A Parable of Time and Trees
Some things just take time. This is the case especially with good, durable, & long-lasting things. Take the example of trees. The ones...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read


It's What You Learn After You Know It All That Really Counts
"It's what you learn after you know it all that really counts" - John Wooden "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know"...
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Jan 22, 20242 min read


Embrace The Detour: Life Is Not A Straight Line
I don't have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life. - Kerry...
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Jan 12, 20242 min read


Confidence Is A Choice: Flip The Switch Today
Do you struggle with self-doubt, insecurity, or performance anxiety? Me too. And we're not alone. Everyone does, no matter how...
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Jan 9, 20242 min read


The Order Of Winning: Mind -> Practice -> Game
"First you win the battle in your mind. Next you win the battle in practice. Then (and only then) you win the battle in the game.” –...
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Dec 22, 20232 min read


Take A Simple Idea & Take It Seriously
“Take a simple idea and take it seriously” - Charlie Munger An essential element of becoming a great thinker is practicing the simple...
Joe
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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