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tannerjanesky
6 days ago14 min read
Unconventional Lessons of Atlas Shrugged
Since its publication in 1957, Ayn Rand's magnum opus, "Atlas Shrugged," has sparked intense debate. Haters call it elitist and extreme,...
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tannerjanesky
Feb 5, 20245 min read
Bayes' Theorem
A tool for better thinking and decision-making Bayes' Theorem might seem like an abstract concept reserved for statisticians and...
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tannerjanesky
Dec 9, 20234 min read
The Paradox of Resource Abundance
How Embracing Scarcity Thinking Leads to Abundance After years of thinking deeply about resources, I've come to this conclusion: Treat a...
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tannerjanesky
Nov 10, 202315 min read
Notes from "How To Do Great Work" - Essay by Paul Graham
These are some direct key snippets from Paul Graham's essay, "How To Do Great Work." I'd highly recommend his full version here. Many...
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tannerjanesky
Sep 9, 20232 min read
Sometimes, Be Unrealistic
You're told to be realistic. This is often a good idea. You strive to be realistic and wear it as a badge of honor. When asked if...
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tannerjanesky
Sep 5, 20232 min read
You Don't Have to Drink the Kool Aid: You Can Sip It
This is a post about acknowledging a good idea for what it is, regardless of its source. When we listen to acquaintances or "experts",...
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tannerjanesky
Aug 9, 20233 min read
Ask Dumb Questions
Ask dumb questions. Why? Often we want others to think we're smart. Whether we're in a company meeting, having a conversation with a...
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tannerjanesky
Jun 17, 20222 min read
On Thinking About World Issues
You are one person with one mind with fixed bandwidth for thinking about things. When your mind is confronted with a big issue in the...
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tannerjanesky
Jan 7, 20219 min read
Cognitive Biases and Logical Fallacies
Humans are imperfect. We make decisions many times each day regarding things like what to eat for lunch, how to deal with a coworker's...
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tannerjanesky
Dec 15, 20205 min read
The Best Investment You Can Make: Learning
What if you could earn compound interest on yourself? What if you could increase your value to yourself, other people, and the planet...
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