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How to Gamble Like a Chess Player, with Jennifer Shahade

Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova

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Thinking Sideways Like a Chess Player

Great chess players excel by thinking sideways, uncovering options their opponents can't see, rather than intensely calculating multiple moves ahead. This approach is crucial in life too, especially in uncertain times, where planning years ahead may be uncertain. Focusing on predicting a few moves better than others can lead to success. Embracing this lateral thinking mindset can be a powerful tool in various aspects of life, steering one towards new and exciting opportunities amidst uncertainty.

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