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    Michael Lewis on the Two Men Who Changed Our Minds

    enJuly 21, 2020

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    • Improve communication skills with expert advice from Think Fast, Talk Smart podcastListen to the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast for practical tips on managing speaking anxiety, being persuasive, and improving overall communication skills. Learn from experts and the unique friendship between Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.

      Effective communication skills are essential in both business and personal life, and the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, with its expert guests and practical advice, can help listeners hone these skills. From managing speaking anxiety to being persuasive, the podcast covers a range of topics that can benefit anyone looking to improve their communication abilities. Furthermore, the friendship between Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, as detailed in Michael Lewis's book "The Undoing Project," serves as a reminder that even individuals with vastly different personalities and approaches can work together and make significant contributions to their fields. By listening to the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast and learning from the experiences and insights of various experts, listeners can develop the communication skills necessary to succeed in various aspects of their lives.

    • Confidence in the process, not outcomesOverconfidence can lead to unnecessary decisions and overtrading in markets. Focus on building a solid process to increase chances of success in uncertain situations.

      In uncertain situations, where judgment and risk are involved, the only thing we can control is the process. Overconfidence, on the other hand, can lead to making unnecessary decisions and trading too much in markets. The book "The Undoing Project" by Michael Lewis highlights this concept. Overconfidence can be deadly as it often results in making decisions that aren't necessary. Instead, it's essential to bring confidence to the creation of a good process rather than promising a specific outcome. By focusing on the process, we can increase our chances of success in uncertain situations. Overtrading and making excessive decisions are common manifestations of overconfidence in the markets. The book is a great resource for understanding this concept further. In essence, confidence in the process is key, while overconfidence in outcomes can lead to detrimental decisions.

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