Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also have an “optimism bias” and a bad case of overconfidence.) But don’t worry: we’ve got the solution.
Oct 16
691. Is This What a “Good Billionaire” Looks Like?
David Rubenstein, a product of the old bipartisan D.C., made his fortune in private equity. He’s been spending it on “patriotic philanthropy” and institutions like the Kennedy Center, where Trump fired him as chairman. Now he wonders if the center can hold. SOURCES:David Rubenste ... Show More
43m 23s
Oct 9
690. It’s Show Business, Baby!
Podcasting started as a niche-nerd pursuit. Now it’s a $9 billion industry. Is that a lot? The strange economics of this thing we do. SOURCES:Jim Bankoff, chairman and C.E.O. of Vox Media.Ben Davis, head of digital at WME.Will Page, former chief economist at Spotify and author of ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2024
Not Enough Hours in the Day? 5 Reasons Why You're Overcommitted and Overwhelmed
Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done? When you overcommit yourself and run into overwhelm, it can feel bleak. But there's hope: this week, we're diving into the root cause of WHY you take on too much, so you can avoid falling into the pit of ... Show More
25m 31s
Dec 2020
#16 Control, Chaos, and Acceptance
Sometimes you do everything right, go far and beyond, do more than what is necessary, and things still won’t work out. Or they do, but then they just crumble. Life happens or you are hit by malevolence.
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<p class="p1">Is the sunk cost fallacy preventing you from getting the most out of your life?<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">This phenomenon causes us to stick with strategies we've invested in, from financial choices and our re ... Show More
