On this episode, Scott Page, 5x Author and Professor of Complex Systems at the University of Michigan explains the power mental models have in how we view the world, discover creative solutions and solve complex problems.
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Jul 7
The Mindset That Unlocks Your Full Potential | Dr. Gio Valiante
Steve Cohen and Jack Nicklaus shared the same performance coach. For the next hour, he’s yours too. Dr. Gio Valiante is the world’s leading performance psychologist. We discuss why most people never reach their potential, how confidence and fear shape performance, and what separa ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2025
TIP740: The Great Mental Models Part 1
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses the power of mental models, how they sharpen our thinking, and how they improve our decision-making in investing and everyday life. He explores various key concepts in general thinking, including the circle of competence, inversion, first ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2025
Acknowledge Reality, then Choose a Better One: The Mental Pivot that Changes Everything [BEST OF]
Episode SummaryI discuss making a mental pivot that can shift you away from the problems, challenges, and annoyances of life into the solutions, opportunities, and results we are all seeking..Show Notes Pagejeffsanders.com/571a.Go Premium!Exclusive bonus episodes, 100% ad-free, f ... Show More
32m 44s
Oct 2025
Teaching Young Men to Invest, Mental Health at Work, and What Charlie Kirk Got Wrong (and Right)
Scott answers a teacher’s question on getting teens to value compounding over gambling, shares how to be candid about mental health with employers without oversharing, and offers thoughts on how to find common ground across politics. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send ... Show More
18m 15s
Jan 2024
214. Problem Solving Through First Principles Thinking
Brian has recently been studying the concept, First Principles Thinking, used for breaking down complex problems. He shares how Elon Musk has used this problem solving tool in his world, specifically within SpaceX, to encourage creativity and innovation. -- Welcome to No Da ... Show More
9m 32s
Nov 2023
Conversation with Adam Grant — Honing Your Potential and Building Strong Character Traits
Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," and more.
Scott opens with his thoughts on going to the White House, Twitte ... Show More
58m 30s