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Oct 2023
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How to Make Better Decisions | Shane Par...

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How do you make the right call when faced with high-stakes decisions?


Shane Parrish devoted his career to decoding the art and science of decision-making after being overwhelmed with life-and-death choices in his 20s. Now, the founder of Farnam Street and acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller  Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results reveals his insights on how anyone can short-circuit defaults, see past blindspots, and set themselves up for success before big decisions arise.


Shane’s techniques helped me understand my own thinking and how to refine it in a much more nuanced way. Learn how small tweaks to your approach can lead to extraordinary results.


You can find Shane at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript


If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dan Pink about how time and timing affect our choices.


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