2024 WK26
Active Learning, First Principles, AI, Succeed, Spectrum Thinking, Mom Test
From Passive Reading to Active Learning: The Blank Sheet Method
Want to dramatically improve your reading comprehension? The blank sheet method primes your brain for what you’re about to read and shows you what you’re learning. (1 min read)
Elon Musk explains first principles thinking
First principles thinking vs reasoning by analogy. (1 min watch)
The 3 Types of Artificial Intelligence: ANI, AGI, and ASI
Read about the three types of artificial intelligence: Narrow or Weak AI (ANI), General AI (AGI), and Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) and their comparison. (3 min read)
Private Equity Expert: The Best Ways to Succeed in Business and Life Without Losing Your Soul
This episode is split into two parts: the first 45 minutes covers life and how to be a better person. Brent opens up about the evolution of his marriage, physical health, and inner life. The rest of the episode focuses on business. Shane and Beshore discuss private equity, how to hire (and when to fire) CEOs, incentives, why debt isn’t a good thing in an unpredictable world, stewardship versus ownership, and why personality tests are so important for a functional organization. (130 min watch)
Vitamins vs. Painkillers
The line between painkillers and vitamins can be blurry. Successful products often offer a blend of both. Spectrum thinking opens up opportunities. (6 min read)
Books
How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you. Strongly recommended to read, practical and handy.