Shane is an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of Farnam Street, a renowned blog that shares timeless lessons, insights, and wisdom on fundamental topics like decision-making. He is also the host of The Knowledge Project podcast and the author of the Brain Food newsletter. Shane\u2019s newest book, Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results, is available for purchase as of October 3, 2023. Follow Shane on X @ShaneAParrish.
\n[0:17] - Shane's story and the decisions that have shaped it
\n[7:15] - Shane\u2019s perspective on pseudonymity, why he started writing that way, and how he reflects on revealing his identity
\n[14:55] - The art of positioning and its ability to improve outcomes
\n[20:54] - Shane\u2019s fundamentals for positioning in everyday life
\n[26:31] - The critical nature of conscious decision-making
\n[35:33] - Why \u201cautomatic rules\u201d are more effective than trying to increase willpower for achieving desired behaviors and objectives
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