Cedric Chin

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Cedric Chin

Word slinger, bug fixer, and operator.

Using Inversion

The simplest, most useful form of Charlie Munger's 'Inversion' that I've found is to use negative screens in my career. Here's what that looks like.

Consume What You Can Do

When reading actionable content, it might be a good idea to read only what you can put to the test.

The Four Theories of Truth As a Method for Critical Thinking

How learning and using the four theories of truth can help us become better thinkers, better practitioners, and (hopefully!) better writers.

In Defence of Reading Goals

Reading n books a year isn't as bad a goal as you might think. Here's why.

Decisiveness is Just as Important as Deliberation

Sometimes, deciding what to do is the easiest part of a decision. Being decisive on an issue you hate is a whole different ballgame.

Action Produces Information

Why we need to be careful when using frameworks from the field of judgment and decision making.

Range

David Epstein's mediocre book argues the merits of being a generalist. Instead of reading it, read this and subscribe to Epstein's newsletter.

Do a Job Market Audit

Why it's useful to do an audit of your job market during this recession — even if you already have a career moat.

Practice As The Bar For Truth

The rigour of this entire blog may be captured in a single sentence: use practice as the bar for truth. Here are some implications.

‘Strong Opinions, Weakly Held’ Doesn't Work That Well

Why ‘Strong Opinions, Weakly Held’ isn't as great a thinking tool as you might think.