TRAILER: Saving Grace with GKBarry

In this episode, we'll explore tips for overcoming bad choices and moving forward with positivity. First, we'll discuss the importance of acknowledging your mistake and owning it without making excuses. We'll also talk about the value of learning from your mistake and avoiding making the same mistake again. If your mistake caused harm to others, we'll discuss the importance of making amends and offering a sincere apology. We'll also explore how embracing change can provide an opportunity to reassess your priorities and work towards positive change. Finally, we'll touch on the importance of seeking help if needed. Whether you're struggling with a specific mistake or just looking to improve your outlook on life, this episode will provide valuable tips for moving forward with positivity.

We live in a complex, fast-changing world. Thriving in this world requires one to make fast decisions with incomplete information. But how do you do that without making too many mistakes?

My guest today argues that one key is stockpiling your cognitive toolbox with lots of “mental models.”

His name is Shane Parrish. He’s a former Canadian intelligence officer and the owner of the website Farnam Street, which publishes articles about better thinking and decision making and is read by Wall Street investors, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and leaders across domains. We begin our conversation discussing how Shane’s background as an intelligence officer got him thinking hard about hard thinking and why the musings of investors Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger have had a big influence on his approach to decision making.

Shane then shares his overarching decision making philosophy and explains what mental models are and why they’re a powerful tool to make better decisions. We then discuss why you should focus on being consistently not stupid instead of trying to be consistently brilliant and tactics you can use to make better decisions.

Get the show notes at aom.is/farnamstreet.

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