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The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#177 Shane Parrish: A Glimpse Into Clear Thinking

Oct 3, 2023
13:01
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Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street, offers insights from his upcoming book, Clear Thinking. He discusses the importance of positioning in success and decision-making, the power of environment and diverging from the crowd, and prioritizing outcomes and self-accountability.
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Quick takeaways

  • Positioning, rather than intelligence, determines success by consciously putting oneself in good positions.
  • Establishing automatic rules and joining groups with desired behaviors can help resist social pressures and make positive choices.

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The Power of Positioning

The podcast explores the concept that positioning, rather than intelligence, determines success. The world's most successful individuals are in the right place at the right time due to their deliberate positioning. By making conscious decisions to put themselves in good positions, people can achieve better outcomes. This is exemplified through a personal story of a child who receives a poor grade on a test, highlighting the importance of preparation and self-control in positioning oneself for success.

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