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I've taught thousands of people make smart decisions without getting lucky. Here is a thread on 5 of the biggest reasons we fail to make effective decisions. 1. We’re unintentionally

Here’s the difference between amateurs and professionals. Amateurs solve the symptom. Professionals solve the problem. Amateurs think in absolutes. Professionals think in probabilities. Amateurs think disagreements are threats. Professio

There is a mental model you can use to better understand the world called thought experiments. Here’s what thought experiments are, why they’re useful, and three lessons you can instantly

First principles thinking is one of the most effective mental tools you can have in your toolbox. It also explains why some people are far more innovative than others.Here’s what

Let’s talk about the mental model Circle of Competence. Here’s how it works, why it’s important to understand, and three lessons you can use today. You’re not an expert in

There is a mental model known as the map is not the territory.Here’s how it works and why it’s one of the most useful concepts to understand for everyday life.

There is a concept in physics know as relativity.Here’s how it works and why it’s one of the most useful concepts to understand for everyday life. Relativity says it

The world wants you to be a certain way. Everything becomes possible when you stop living up to those expectations and start living true to yourself. Time for a thread.

When I was young, I thought other people could give me wisdom. Now that I’m older, I know this isn’t true. Wisdom is earned, not given. When other people give

My uncle ran a small business. He taught me 3 things as a teen that I've never forgotten. 1. Use money to create wealth. * Trade money for things that

.@canada We need to talk. Where is our economic recovery plan? Why has nothing been done with the 2018 sector table recommendations? Why are we not investing in the digital

Some heuristics to make decisions. Please add your own and challenge these. 1. Schedule time to think. 2. When considering options, watch your heart rate. 3. If all things are