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Tim Ferriss on Making Better Decisions and Solving Problems (Pt 1)

The Daily Stoic

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Zooming Out: Gaining Perspective from Ancient Texts

This chapter explores the practices inspired by ancient texts that encourage individuals to zoom out and view their goals, problems, and neuroses in the larger context of the world, history, and the universe. It discusses the concept of Cosmic Insignificance Therapy, the Overview Effect, and interviews with memory champions, military leaders, and astronauts who practice similar exercises.

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