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Why You're Having a Midlife Crisis (And What's Really Behind It)
From Royal Marine to oven cleaner: What i learnt about living with purpose
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19 Thinking Tools For Making Better Decisions
Concepts, mental models & frameworks i've found interesting
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Welcome to The School of Knowledge
Your 1-stop shop for systems thinking, mental models and frameworks
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Disorder, Chaos And Decay: How To Avoid High Entropy
In February 2009, I headed down south on a 5-hour train to join the Royal Marines.
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21 Thinking Tools for Making Better Decisions
Interesting concepts, mental models & frameworks
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The Garden Test for Every New Idea
Welcome to The School of Knowledge. Each Sunday, I send an essay to help you navigate your personal or professional transition, from those who have…
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Is "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger" Terrible Advice?
Kintsugi, business failures and the Maginot Line
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The Most Read Articles This Year
My 2024 re-cap
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Time Mastery: Balancing What You Love with What You Must Do
A few weeks ago, I sent a thread asking my subscribers if they needed help with anything.
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3 Gigantic Accountability Mistakes Lifelong Learners Need to Avoid
“Arm yourself with specific knowledge, accountability, and leverage.”
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Ikigai: How To Truly Find Your Purpose In Life
There are two types of people in this world:
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5 Powerful Lessons From Naval Ravikant For A Happier Life
“I would rather be a failed entrepreneur than someone who never tried.”
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