The Tim Ferriss Show

Episode 7: Stephen Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics

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May 19, 2014
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ADVICE

Learning from Failures

  • Analyze failures to learn and avoid mistakes.
  • Study successes less, as they are often anomalous and hard to replicate.
INSIGHT

Sophistication

  • Sophistication isn't always a worthy goal; the word comes from "sophists," who prioritized winning arguments over truth.
  • Many smart people waste their potential on arguments instead of results.
ADVICE

Embracing Simplicity

  • Resist the urge to appear sophisticated, and embrace simplicity.
  • Acknowledge what you don't know and experiment to find truth.
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