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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.

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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.

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In Defence of Reading Goals

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

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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.

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Action Produces Information

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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There Is No Normal

You're only able to adapt quickly under uncertainty if you see the world as it is. Here's why it's difficult to do that during a pandemic.