In this episode, Carl dives into one of his most-quoted ideas: "Risk is what's left over after you think you've thought of everything." He unpacks the concept of residual risk, why it matters in everything from investing to skiing, and how small, safe-to-fail actions can help us navigate uncertainty. Plus, he explores the idea of general resilience—the kind of strength that helps you deal with the unknown unknowns.
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