Many years ago, I read a book called “Thinking in Bets” by poker champion Annie Duke. It changed the way I approach life. Not only does the concept of “resulting” an important tactic, but thinking…
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All strategic thinking in the world can be boiled down to these simple instructions: Maximize upside. Minimize downside. Asymmetric upside does exactly that. It allows you to completely reframe your reality to achieve goals and…
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Drake Maye is Going To The Super Bowl And Will Likely Win That Too
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80s Hall Of Famer Dennis Eckersley Sent Me The Best Christmas Gift
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