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How High Risk-Takers Are Shaping Our World | Nate Silver

The Daily Stoic

CHAPTER

Navigating Risk and Storytelling

This chapter explores the relationship between social intelligence, risk assessment, and personal narratives, particularly in high-stakes environments like poker and major life decisions. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one's limitations and how extreme confidence can lead to both success and failure. The dialogue also highlights the need for creatives to balance marketing their work with making informed choices and embracing optionality in their entrepreneurial journey.

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