The Next Big Idea Daily "Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results" by Shane Parrish
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Nov 6, 2023 
Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street and host of The Knowledge Project, shares insights on clear thinking. Highlights include the power of good positioning, the illusion of collective wisdom, self-accountability, and focusing on outcomes.
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Positioning for Success
- Start from a strong position to make better decisions, like preparing for a test.
- Consistent preparation leads to better long-term results than sporadic genius.
Test Preparation Analogy
- Shane Parrish's son failed a test because he only considered the effort during the test, not the preparation beforehand.
- This highlights the importance of positioning oneself for success through prior work.
Turning Desired Behavior into Default Behavior
- Create automatic rules to bypass willpower struggles, like saying "I don't eat dessert."
- Turn desired behaviors into default behaviors by joining groups that align with your goals.