FranklinCovey On Leadership with Scott Miller Shane Parrish: Clear Thinking
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Aug 13, 2024 
Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street and acclaimed for his newsletter 'Brain Food,' shares insights on disciplined thinking and decision-making. He discusses overcoming obstacles like emotion and ego to foster clarity. Shane emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to unlock team intelligence. He delves into the art of authentic writing, audience engagement, and the cognitive biases that hinder our decisions. Additionally, he introduces his upcoming book series, 'The Great Mental Models,' aimed at making complex ideas practical for all.
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Farnham Street Origin
- Shane Parrish began working for an intelligence agency two weeks before 9/11.
- This experience, coupled with his computer science background and pursuit of better decision-making, led to the creation of Farnam Street.
Decision Positioning
- Good decision-making is often about positioning yourself to avoid bad choices.
- Create circumstances that make thinking easier, not harder, and control your "difficulty level" by managing external factors.
Avoid Instant Yes
- Avoid immediately saying "yes" to requests to prevent agreeing to unwanted commitments.
- Establish a rule of considering requests before responding, transforming desired behavior into default behavior.