Sam Thomas Davies

Words Into Works #090 | 10x Is Easier Than 2x

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In his book, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Dr. Benjamin Hardy discusses the transformative power of aiming for tenfold, rather than twofold, improvement. According to Hardy, doubling success often meets resistance, as people associate it with doubling their workload. The concept of 10x growth, however, fundamentally changes this mindset. It’s not about working harder, says Hardy, […]

Words Into Works #089 | The WRAP Process

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In their book Decisive, Chip and Dan Heath offer a framework for making better decisions called The WRAP Process. “To make better choices,” write the brothers, “we must avoid the most common decision-making biases.” While awareness of biases and irrationalities isn’t sufficient to avoid them, we can use The WRAP process to help us make […]

Words Into Works #088 | The Six Pillars of Resilience

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In her book Mindset Matters, Gemma Leigh Roberts highlights resilience as the quintessential skill for the evolving work landscape. After all, resilience facilitates overcoming challenges and fosters learning and growth from those experiences. “The construct of resilience can be complex to navigate,” writes Roberts. “It can be tricky to know where to start when focusing […]

Words Into Works #087 | The Three Core Habits of Organization

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In his book, The PARA Method: Simplify, Organise, and Master Your Digital Life, Tiago Forte posits that all information in our lives can be distilled into four categories: Forte emphasizes that while it may seem oversimplified to categorize a multifaceted life into four sections, the brilliance lies in its simplicity. An overly intricate system can […]

Words Into Works #086 | The Six Mindsets for Solving Problems Under Uncertainty

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In their book, The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times, Charles R. Conn and Robert McLean delve into what sets exceptional problem solvers apart. To do that, they outline six interconnected strategies that drive the problem-solving abilities of top leaders, offering guidance for navigating uncertainty successfully. Let’s look at each in turn. The Six Mindsets […]