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Good Life Project

How to Make Better Decisions | Shane Parrish

Oct 2, 2023
01:02:23
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Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street, shares insights on decision-making, including managing defaults and thinking long term. He discusses the importance of refining your thinking process and the impact of past experiences on relationships. The podcast also covers positioning yourself for success and overcoming inertia to make better choices. Shane emphasizes the ripple effect of long-term decision-making and living a conscious life based on personal values.
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Quick takeaways

  • Slowing down and thinking long term rather than short term is crucial for making better decisions.
  • Developing rituals and automatic rules can help overcome inertia and make more intentional choices.

Deep dives

The Three Key Aspects of Decision Making

Decision making involves three key aspects: the position you find yourself in, managing your defaults, and thinking independently.

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