#147 - SHANE PARRISH

Published: Oct. 4, 2023, 9:01 a.m.

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.

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[0:17] - Shane's story and the decisions that have shaped it

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[7:15] - Shane\u2019s perspective on pseudonymity, why he started writing that way, and how he reflects on revealing his identity

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[14:55] - The art of positioning and its ability to improve outcomes

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[20:54] - Shane\u2019s fundamentals for positioning in everyday life

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[26:31] - The critical nature of conscious decision-making

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[35:33] - Why \u201cautomatic rules\u201d are more effective than trying to increase willpower for achieving desired behaviors and objectives

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Thanks to\xa0\u2060\u2060Chase Devens\u2060\u2060\xa0for the show notes and\xa0\u2060\u2060Yiction\u2060\u2060\xa0for the music.

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Lastly, I love hearing from fans of the pod. Feel free to email me any time at\xa0\u2060jake@blogofjake.com\u2060. Thank you!