In the early days of World War II, the U.S. military was losing too many of its planes in battle. To stem the tide, analysts started mapping the bullet holes on the returning planes.

Their plan was to add armor to the specific areas of the planes identified by the exercise.

Based on their analysis, they came to the conclusion that reinforcement to the tail, body, and wings would improve their odds of survival.

But a young statistician named Abraham Wald raised his hand with a warning:

They were making a tragic mistake...

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The late investor Charlie Munger was known for his prolific wisdom.

Perhaps his wisest insight of all came when he was asked to reflect on the source of his own happiness:

His words echo an old aphorism, which says that low expectations are the key to life.

My friend Morgan Housel once ​wrote​:

So, by definition, if you keep your expectations perpetually very low, you’ll always be happy.

Right? The science does seem to support this general idea...

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In an ancient poem written by the Roman poet Ovid, a sculptor named Pygmalion grows disillusioned with the women of his society.

Rather than compromise on a relationship, he dedicates himself to his work.

One day, he crafts a sculpture of a woman from ivory. His work is so vivid and lifelike that the sculpture surpasses the beauty of any woman he has ever known...

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Two weeks ago, I went on a “Think Week” retreat.

The plan for the retreat was simple:

• 3 days
• Limited connectivity
• Unstructured schedule, no meetings
• Question prompts as catalysts to zoom out
• Focus on deep conversations, journaling, thinking, and reflecting

To say the experience was transformative would be an understatement.

Here were my 9 most important reflections and learnings...

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In the 3rd century B.C., a man named Archimedes steadily built a reputation as one of the greatest scientific minds of the era.

Archimedes, who lived in the powerful Greek city-state of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily, was known by all the region’s kings and generals for his pragmatic problem-solving that went far beyond mere theory.

Today, Archimedes is often mentioned as one of the greatest scientific minds in history.

But of all his discoveries, one moment stands out among the rest—not because of what he discovered, but how he discovered it...

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In your life, there will always be someone standing on the side of the road waiting to tell you that you’re doing it wrong. Telling you to change. To be realistic. To scale back your ambitions. To blend in.

But remember: You are not responsible for the narratives that other people have about you, your growth, or your journey...

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I have an embarrassing confession to make…

I’ve developed an unhealthy addiction to my phone.

Honestly, it’s a bit embarrassing for me to admit. I’m someone who self-identifies as disciplined. I pride myself on my ability to consistently act in alignment with my core values and priorities.

And yet, here I am.

If I’m being honest, the signs of it have been pretty clear...

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In 1978, an American futurist named Roy Amara offered a reflection on the progression of technology:

The statement—which later became known as Amara’s Law—was, in many ways, a reaction to the unique period of change that the technological world was experiencing...

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In 2013, a group of Harvard researchers conducted a study with over 19,000 people.

They asked two simple questions:

1. How much have your values, preferences, personality, and priorities changed in the last 10 years?
2. How much do you expect your values, preferences, personality, and priorities to change in the next 10 years?

The results were fascinating...

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Most writing about AI falls into one of two broad conversations:

1. Speed: How fast things are moving and changing. The transformative (and perhaps destructive) potential of new technologies across the economic landscape.
2. Leverage: How you can use the latest tools in your life and business. The necessity of doing so if you want to gain an edge and remain relevant.

Both conversations matter. It’s undeniable that these technologies will play an increasingly important role in our future.

But there’s a third conversation almost no one is having...

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