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Jun 2025
29m 2s

Uncertainty: How to Handle Life's Surpri...

Growth Mindset Psychology
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Ever felt like life just sucker-punched you out of nowhere? That's exactly what Nassim Taleb calls a Black Swan event. Most people think they can predict the future by looking at patterns. They study charts, analyze trends, and feel safe in their little bubble of certainty. However, the biggest events that shape our lives—market crashes, pandemics, breakth ... Show More
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