What Conversations with Tyler Says About Decision Making

5 episodes about decision making

Economist and polymath Tyler Cowen engages today’s deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the worl...

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Key Insights on Decision Making

Nike's 'fail fast' philosophy meant accepting worst-case scenarios upfront to remove fear's power over decision-making, not celebrating actual failure

Stephen Covey's principle from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People of 'starting with the end in mind' helps make better long-term decisions
Never go dating when you're starving for love - you make poor decisions from a place of lack
Hidden Genius identifies 10 mental models used by high achievers, with creativity through observation being the most universally applicable across professions
The Urim and Thummim placed in the breastpiece allow the high priest to bear 'the judgment of the sons of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually'
European leaders face irreversible decisions about US relationship as economic and security frameworks fundamentally shift - "this is a fundamental, lasting change" - Adam
Judgment is a very poor substitute for love and care - parents often judge as their misguided way of showing they care
Financial happiness differs from financial success - it's about aligning money decisions with personal values and life goals