Charles Duhigg wrote the book Smarter Faster Better, in which he discusses the eight secrets of being productive in life and business. One of the eight principles is making effective decisions by forecasting the future. In this post, we’ll discuss using probabilistic thinking and Bayes’ theorem to make better forecasts. And better forecasts are the …
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Charles Duhigg wrote the book Smarter Faster Better, in which he discusses the eight secrets of being productive in life and business. One of the eight principles is how to manage others effectively. In this post, we’ll run through the Toyota Production System, which relies heavily on a culture of trust. We’ll examine five types …
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Charles Duhigg wrote the book Smarter Faster Better, in which he discusses the eight secrets of being productive in life and business. One of the eight principles is how we can set and achieve effective goals. In this post, we’ll dive into the SMART framework and how to set audacious long-term goals. We’ll round off …
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Charles Duhigg wrote the book Smarter Faster Better, in which he discusses the eight secrets of being productive in life and business. One of the eight principles is the role of focus in our daily productivity. In this post we’ll discuss mental models as a way to focus and avoid cognitive tunneling. We’ll finish off …
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Charles Duhigg wrote the book Smarter Faster Better, in which he discusses the eight secrets of being productive in life and business. One of the eight principles is the role our sense of control plays in self-motivation. In this post we’ll discuss a theory of self-motivation and its benefits. We’ll finish off with a case …
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Charles Duhigg wrote the book Smarter Faster Better, in which he discusses the eight secrets of being productive in life and business. One of the eight principles is the role that cultural norms play in effective teamwork. In this post we’ll discuss how norms impact team productivity along with two keys to creating effective teams. …
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Nathan Latka wrote the book How to Be a Capitalist Without Any Capital, in which he explains the four rules of joining the new rich. In addition to the four rules, he also offers 8 secret techniques to become a capitalist even if you don’t currently have the capital. In today’s post, we’re diving into …
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Nathan Latka wrote the book on How to Be a Capitalist Without Any Capital. In this book, he explains how to create a life of passive income without that much capital to start with. His practice revolves around four rules that we must follow to join the new rich. These rules break some of the …
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Today we’re discussing meal plans as a time- and cost-effective method to improving our cooking process. With a weekly view of our meals and a few tips, we can reduce the energy required to answer the age-old question: “What’s for dinner?” Our ideal week should include time for meal prep to ensure we keep an …
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So here’s the situation: You’re bored and not sure what to do. Rather than scroll through Instagram or Netflix right now, you want to try and be productive somehow. You probably just don’t know where to start. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place! Below are my top tips for being productive …
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