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Words Into Works #095 | The Four Enemies of Clear Thinking

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In his book Clear Thinking, Shane Parrish emphasizes the importance of managing our instinctual reactions to maintain clear thinking and focus on our goals. He identifies four key biological defaults—emotion, ego, social, and inertia—that can lead to unforced errors if not consciously controlled. These instincts, beneficial for our ancestors’ survival, can now trigger counterproductive responses […]

Words Into Works #094 | First Principles

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In his book Think Like a Rocket Scientist, rocket scientist turned-author Ozan Varol emphasizes the importance of breaking free from conventional thinking. While our past experiences and knowledge can be valuable, explains Varol, they can also limit our perspectives, causing us to mimic others or rely on outdated assumptions. Varol suggests that, rather than imitating, we […]

Words Into Works #093 | Neutral Thinking

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In his book, It Takes What It Takes, Trevor Moawad emphasizes the power of neutral thinking as a high-performance strategy, especially in moments of crisis and pressure. Neutral thinking, explains Moawad, rejects judgment and focuses on accepting the irrevocable nature of the past. Moawad explains that, unlike other motivational systems that rely on illusion and […]

Words Into Works #092 | The Five Buckets Principle

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In his book, The Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett discusses the profound concept of the “five buckets” that determine an individual’s professional potential. He introduces this idea with an anecdote about Elon Musk, emphasizing how people’s perceptions change based on the fullness of these buckets. The five essential buckets are: Knowledge. What you know […]

Words Into Works #091 | BANTA

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In his book Getting to Yes: Negotiating an Agreement Without Giving In, Roger Fisher addresses the challenges of negotiating when the other party has a stronger bargaining position. Fisher acknowledges that no strategy can ensure victory when all leverage lies with the opposition. Just as one cannot grow lilies in a desert, certain realities in […]