Good Life Project How to Make Better Decisions | Shane Parrish
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Oct 2, 2023 
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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9/11's Impact
- Shane Parrish's focus on decision-making stemmed from his early career in intelligence.
- Two weeks into his dream job, 9/11 transformed his role into making high-stakes decisions he felt unprepared for.
Learning from Masters
- Seek advice from experienced decision-makers, not just academics.
- Ask "how" they think, not just "what" to do, to understand their process.
Importance of Position
- Good decision-making hinges on the position you're in when making a choice.
- A strong position makes most decisions lead to positive outcomes.