Shane is an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of Farnam Street, a renowned blog that shares timeless lessons, insights, and wisdom on fundamental topics like decision-making. He is also the host of The Knowledge Project podcast and the author of the Brain Food newsletter. Shane’s newest book, Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results, is available for purchase as of October 3, 2023. Follow Shane on X @ShaneAParrish.
[0:17] - Shane's story and the decisions that have shaped it
[7:15] - Shane’s perspective on pseudonymity, why he started writing that way, and how he reflects on revealing his identity
[14:55] - The art of positioning and its ability to improve outcomes
[20:54] - Shane’s fundamentals for positioning in everyday life
[26:31] - The critical nature of conscious decision-making
[35:33] - Why “automatic rules” are more effective than trying to increase willpower for achieving desired behaviors and objectives
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Thanks to Chase Devens for the show notes and Yiction for the music.
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