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The Knowledge Project
#198 — Clear Thinking with Shane Parrish
1h 52m  ·  3 days ago
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Shane Parrish explores why smart people make bad decisions — and the mental habits that separate clear thinkers from the rest. The conversation covers self-accountability, the role of environment in decision-making, and why slowing down is the fastest path to better outcomes.

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Shane's core point: most bad decisions come from acting on autopilot. He recommends creating space between stimulus and response — and designing your environment so the default choice is the right one.
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