In his book Plays Well with Others, Eric Barker delves into the complexities of first impressions, highlighting our inherent biases, especially confirmation bias. He introduces “the First Impressions Paradox,” which explains how our initial judgments about people are often accurate but resistant to change. This paradox is rooted in our tendency to favor information that […]
Words Into Works #096 | The Seven Tools for Life
In Be Useful, Arnold Schwarzenegger outlines seven fundamental principles for finding one’s true purpose, drawn from his diverse and successful career as an athlete, actor, and politician. Schwarzenegger emphasizes the importance of clear vision, hard work, effective communication, and resilience, all underpinned by his father’s advice to always be useful. Let’s discuss each principle in turn. […]
Words Into Works #095 | The Four Enemies of Clear Thinking
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
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knowledge can be valuable, explains Varol, they can also limit our perspectives, causing us to mimic others or rely on outdated assumptions.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
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 […]
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