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Simplify Decision Making, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life with Sahil Bloom

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May 17, 2023

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Sahil Bloom

Sahil Bloom, a renowned writer, investor, and the voice behind 'The Curiosity Chronicle,' shares insights on decision-making in life. He highlights the utility of philosophical razors for simplifying choices and fostering personal growth. The discussion includes building meaningful connections through genuine conversations and the importance of surrounding oneself with optimistic individuals. Sahil emphasizes embracing tough career decisions and expanding one's 'luck surface area' to seize opportunities while prioritizing relationships and personal happiness.

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ADVICE

The Optimist Razor

Default to spending time with optimists over pessimists.
They tend to attract good outcomes and boost your mood.

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The Underdog Razor

When choosing between equally qualified people, consider those who don't look the part.
They've likely overcome more obstacles and biases to reach the same level.

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The Smart Friends Razor

If multiple smart friends consistently recommend something, take it seriously.
This can reveal asymmetric opportunities, like early-stage investments.

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Simplifying Choices: The Power of Philosophical Razors

02:16 • 2min

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Optimism and Decision-Making

04:35 • 12min

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The Power of Being Interested in Conversations

16:45 • 4min

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Building Meaningful Connections

20:55 • 10min

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Embracing Tough Choices

30:48 • 14min

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Expanding Luck Surface Area: The Art of Serendipity in Decision Making

44:30 • 5min

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Embracing Growth and Time Management

49:49 • 10min

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Enhancing Productivity Through Effective Communication Strategies

01:00:18 • 2min

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The Black Swan

The Impact of the Highly Improbable

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When Breath Becomes Air

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In this profoundly moving memoir, Paul Kalanithi chronicles his transformation from a medical student to a neurosurgeon at Stanford, and finally to a patient confronting his own mortality. Diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at 36, Kalanithi grapples with fundamental philosophical questions about what makes a life worth living in the face of death. The book is a reflection on the challenge of facing death and the relationship between doctor and patient, written with eloquence and intelligence. Kalanithi's writing delves into his lifelong love of literature and his attempt to connect the sciences and humanities to gain a greater understanding of humanity.

#116: Investor and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom joins Chris to discuss ways of optimizing life through the power of (philosophical) razors. Sahil shares his insights on simplifying the decision-making process to lead a meaningful life filled with optimal outcomes. They explore a range of topics from finding the right people to surround yourself with, seizing rare opportunities, starting conversations, choosing between career paths to expanding your luck surface area and more!

Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom) is a renowned writer, investor, and an up-and-coming financial personality in the business world. As an advocate for personal growth and financial well-being, he writes The Curiosity Chronicle, a popular weekly newsletter that provides actionable ideas to help build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life. He also runs a venture fund called SRB Ventures.

Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/razors-sahil-bloom

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Resources Mentioned

Sahil Bloom: Website | Newsletter | Twitter

ATH #99: Top Ways to Make This Year Amazing and Seven Simple Questions for Your Annual Review
Free PDF: The Most Powerful Life Hacks
Most Gifted Book: When Breath Becomes Air
The Most Powerful Razors Post
Decision-Making Razors
How We Spend Our Time

Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Skin in the Game

Unconscious Bias Training: Harvard Implicit Association Test

ChatGPT Growth Statistics

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Full Show Notes

(03:05) All About (Philosophical) Razors

(03:50) Occam's Razor

(05:25) The Optimist Razor

(07:23) Overcoming Unconscious Bias to Find the Right People to Work With

(09:05) Surrounding Yourself With Smart Friends

(11:10) The ChatGPT Growth Curve

(12:48) Separating Investments from The Hype Cycle

(13:59) Deconstructing Crazy Ideas

(19:34) Being Interested vs. Being Interesting

(21:17) Effective Conversation Starters

(24:41) Power Moves To Make a Lasting Impression

(26:13) Hanlon's Razor

(26:26) Making Decisions With Optimal Outcomes

(28:45) Putting Yourself In The Arena

(30:39) Responding To Negative Feedback

(32:22) Choosing Between Two Career Paths

(36:01) Why Cheap Is Not Always Cheaper

(39:04) Seizing Rare Opportunities

(42:00) The Regret Minimizing Framework

(47:35) Performance Coach for Decision Making

(50:47) Expanding Your Luck Surface Area

(51:23) Picking The Right Room For Growth

(56:34) The Time Billionaire Razor

(1:01:31) Fighting The Urge To Keep Up With The Joneses

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