Build Your Thing – The Podcast For Content Creators The Psychology of Becoming a Thought Leader With Jim Rickards
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Apr 11, 2023 Jim Rickards, a distinguished lawyer, investment banker, and economist with over 35 years on Wall Street, shares his insights on becoming a thought leader. He reveals his secrets for relentless productivity and creativity, underscoring the importance of genuine passion in content creation. Jim discusses the complexities of global supply chains and how they intertwine with the digital economy. He also offers a critical perspective on artificial intelligence, cautioning against overestimating its capabilities.
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Passion-Driven Productivity
- To be prolific, cultivate genuine enthusiasm for your work.
- Passion fuels dedication and helps produce high-quality content consistently.
Multidisciplinary Approach
- Jim Rickards uses Bayes' theorem, a statistical method for updating beliefs as new information becomes available, for financial forecasting.
- He also draws on behavioral psychology, history, and complexity theory.
From Islamic Banking to CIA
- After 9/11, Jim Rickards' expertise in Islamic banking, gained during a project in Pakistan, led to his involvement with the CIA.
- He co-directed Project Prophecy, where he honed his analytical skills.