The Knowledge Project Be Your Best in 2026: The Most Important Lessons from The Knowledge Project (2025)
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Dec 23, 2025 
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Lulu Cheng Meservey
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Anthony Scilipoti
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Bill Belichick
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Logan Ury
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Bret Taylor
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Alfred Lin
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Harley Finkelstein
Join venture investor Alfred Lin as he shares insights on distinguishing inputs from outputs and the value of daily routines. Tech founder Bret Taylor shares his thoughts on founder accountability and the evolving role of AI. Behavioral scientist Logan Ury delves into attachment theory’s impact on dating. NFL legend Bill Belichick emphasizes the importance of preparation and learning from experience. Plus, value investor Anthony Scilipoti discusses the necessity of human judgment amid AI advancements, while Lulu Cheng Meservey highlights the art of building trust.
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Solve The First-Order Problem
- Get clear on first-order issues by popping up a level and identifying the root cause that truly matters.
- Prioritize solving that root cause rather than treating symptoms or making lengthy to-do lists.
Founder Mode Needs Nuance
- Founder-led accountability drives decisive outcomes but can be weaponized into micromanagement if misunderstood.
- Great companies combine founder accountability with empowered individual contributors, not just top-down judgment.
Design From First Principles
- Use first-principles thinking to design business models and hiring for a rapidly changing AI future.
- Hire and price for outcomes, not legacy roles, because tools will change job definitions quickly.