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What The Daily Stoic Says About Decision Making

17 episodes about decision making

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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

Episodes

A Stoic Masterclass for Ambitious People | Codie Sanchez

A Stoic Masterclass for Ambitious People | Codie Sanchez

BONUS | Not Everything Has To Be Productive (with Chris Guillebeau)

BONUS | Not Everything Has To Be Productive (with Chris Guillebeau)

The Terror of Knowing What The World Is About | Try The Other Handle

The Terror of Knowing What The World Is About | Try The Other Handle

It Can’t Think About You | How to Be a Better Friend, According to the Stoics

It Can’t Think About You | How to Be a Better Friend, According to the Stoics

When Your Passion Is Master of Your Reason… | We Are a Product of Our Habits

When Your Passion Is Master of Your Reason… | We Are a Product of Our Habits

40 Hidden Lessons From Marcus Aurelius' Meditations

40 Hidden Lessons From Marcus Aurelius' Meditations

Nothing Is As Encouraging As This | The Freedom of Contempt

Nothing Is As Encouraging As This | The Freedom of Contempt

It’s Not Only Always Been Like This, It’s Always Been Worse | Trust But Verify

It’s Not Only Always Been Like This, It’s Always Been Worse | Trust But Verify

This is the Main Thing | Ask Daily Stoic

This is the Main Thing | Ask Daily Stoic

You’re Not as Powerful as You Think (Seneca)

You’re Not as Powerful as You Think (Seneca)

Break Through While You Still Can | Ask Ryan Holiday

Break Through While You Still Can | Ask Ryan Holiday

Stoic Advice for the Problems We All Face

Stoic Advice for the Problems We All Face

They Should Have What They Want

They Should Have What They Want

Jordan Klepper: How Mob Thinking Takes Over | PT. 2

Jordan Klepper: How Mob Thinking Takes Over | PT. 2

Why Thinking About Your Death Will Save Your Life

Why Thinking About Your Death Will Save Your Life

It Picks You Up. It Puts You Down. A Hundred Times A Day. | Cultivate Indifference

It Picks You Up. It Puts You Down. A Hundred Times A Day. | Cultivate Indifference

Lincoln’s Secret Weapon (It Wasn’t Power)

Lincoln’s Secret Weapon (It Wasn’t Power)

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