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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?
Our founding membership for The School of Knowledge Community will be opening soon. Thank you to those already on the list. If you haven't joined the…
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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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Learn This Number 1 Trick if You Want Freedom
Free to do what you want, when you want, where you want, with who you want.
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On Being Original
And trying not to be cool
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