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Shane Parrish: How to think clearer & make better decisions
Oct 31, 2023
Shane Parrish, Founder of Fanham Street, shares key principles of clear thinking and great decision-making. Topics include journaling for clarity, reliable internet solutions, the power of small moments, HR management with Personio, lessons from Brexit and lockdown, and the role of luck and positioning in success.
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- Positioning determines the level of difficulty in decision-making and can be improved by curating our environment and engaging with diverse perspectives.
- Engaging with exemplars, both historical and contemporary, improves decision-making by providing valuable insights and challenging our thinking.
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Clear Thinking: The Importance of Positioning in Decision-Making
Positioning plays a key role in decision-making. While we tend to focus on major life decisions, it's the ordinary moments that can derail us. Picking the best partner or career is not enough, we need to invest and work hard to make them successful. Positioning determines whether we're playing on easy or hard mode. By consciously curating our environment, choosing diverse sources of information, and engaging with people who have different perspectives, we can expand our thinking and minimize blind spots. The goal is to think independently, but that requires careful positioning and managing our defaults.
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