Former Spy: How To Use Fear To Your Advantage | Shane Parrish

Spies know a thing or two about focus. Shane Parrish worked for Canadian Intelligence before turning his attention full-time to the Farnam Street blog. The blog is read by top CEOs and financial leaders to improve their decision making and think smarter. In this episode he’ll tell you how to hack your day for maximum focus and productivity - and how to harness your everyday fears to make you a better, more successful individual. Timecodes 00:00 It’s like I was naked on stage 00:26 What does focus mean to you? 03:47 How to increase your focus 07:05 How to help your children keep focus? 20:26 A little bit of fear can be a good thing! 26:21 How to make the right decisions? 31:40 Your body has an intelligence to it 37:56 What do you want to be remembered for? 49:40 How do you define success? Follow Shane's Farnam Street blog on Instagram Links: The Knowledge project podcast  Farnam Street Blog (FS Blog): Creating a decision journal  FS Blog - Great mental model books Watch this episode on YouTube Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram To give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ course Join my inner circle here! And sign up to my newsletter here ***** Thank you to my wonderful season sponsor Bloomin! They create natural mushroom-based supplements to help you thrive in modern life. Order your first pot now and get 1 completely free! Use code: BEATAUTUMN bloomin.co.uk ***** Want to create your own podcast? Contact Fascinate Productions to bring it to life