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Implementing changes – especially irreversible and potentially catastrophic changes – requires humility and understanding. In this conversation, we discuss Chesterton's fence and the art of mindful change-making.
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The Thing by GK ChestertonChesterton’s fenceSeeing Like a State by James C. ScottSystemantics by John GallGall’s lawChristopher AlexanderDrift Into Failure by Sidney Dekker -
Acting skillfully entails choosing the right thing to do at any given moment. But these actions must also serve higher-level goals. In this conversation, we explore the relationship between both levels of priorities.
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On Grand Strategy by John Lewis GaddisThe New How by Nilofer MerchantPlaying to Win by A.G. Lafley and Roger MartinFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanInnovation Games by Luke Hohmann -
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Mental models are key to thinking and acting skillfully. But the phrase "mental models" itself has several meanings. In this conversation, we explore models of mental models – and land on one with practical implications for your life.
The Power of Impossible Thinking by Yoram (Jerry) Wind, Colin Crook and Robert GuntherIndi YoungThe Informed Life ep. 82: Indi Young on Time to ListenMental Models by Indi YoungFarnam StreetThe Great Mental Models Series by Shane ParrishMistakes Were Made (but Not By Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot AronsonCharlie MungerImmunity to Change by Robert Kegan and Lisa LaheyDiagnosing Your Own Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey (pdf)Minds At WorkLiminal Thinking by Dave Gray -
Relying solely on data for decisions is limiting; integrating intuition and diverse insights enhances judgment and outcomes.
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LibbyAlchemy The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life by Rory SutherlandThe Fountainhead by Ayn RandNexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah HarariHow to Measure Anything by Douglas HubbardDrift into Failure From Hunting Broken Components to Understanding Complex Systems by Sidney DekkerEmbracing the Unexpected: Creative Transformation Amid Rapid ChangeCreativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition) by Ed Catmull and Amy WallaceToyota Production System -
Harry shares an extreme personal experience in service to exploring the question: How can we act skillfully in unfamiliar circumstances?
An introduction to Ambient Music by Jon DaleSpinning Away by John Cale & Brian EnoThe Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana ZuboffSteve Jobs introduces the iPhone (YouTube)Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu SuzukiDunning–Kruger effectRobert Montoye - LinkedInExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif BabinExtreme Ownership AcademyThe Informed Life episode 75: Hans Krueger on the Cycle of EmotionsWaking Up app
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Exploring the balance between self-deception and reality in goal setting and navigating chaos in professional settings.
MIT Professional EducationCreativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition) by Ed Catmull and Amy WallaceAlvin TofflerHigh Output Management by Andrew S. GroveJohn Cutler (LinkedIn)The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
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