I say tools, but they’re actually called philosophical razors. A philosophical razor is a heuristic or principle for decision making. It can be used as a rule of thumb that allows you to "shave off" unlikely explanations or avoid unnecessary actions. Basically, they're used to save you time. Once you understand them, there are many… Continue reading 4 Tools to Sharpen Your Decision Making
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How to Know When It’s Time to Act
What is the point where you have enough info and you just need to take action? Are you an over-consumer? For a long time, I was. All I did was consume. I read articles, I watched videos, documentaries, and other people's experiences. I was trying to learn. I took courses and classes. I wanted to… Continue reading How to Know When It’s Time to Act
Flipping Coins for Thousands of Dollars
Let me start off by saying that my story isn't quite as degenerate as the title makes it sound. For the past few years, I've made my living as a professional poker player. I started with a tiny bankroll and a dream and after a lot of hard work and a crazy amount of hours,… Continue reading Flipping Coins for Thousands of Dollars
Self Control: Road Rage
Having self control and being able to manage your emotions can be like super powers. The more emotional a situation is, the more likely we are to react irrationally. There is a certain threshold to self control where once breached, we lose our ability to make rational decisions. The goal is to never let ourselves… Continue reading Self Control: Road Rage
#5 Fear
The role that fear plays in our life should not be understated. Fear is at the root of many of the beliefs we hold and actions we take. It is similarly tied to our inaction, the reason why we "decide" not to do something that we want to do. We fear failure, consequences, authority, or… Continue reading #5 Fear
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