True growth doesn’t come from polishing old roads, but from paving new ones.

Today’s essay, The Danger of Proxy Metrics in Life and Business, explores how we measure and often mis-measure growth in business and life.

From the Roman Empire to Eisenhower’s interstate, from business metrics to personal choices, progress belongs to those willing to build new roads rather than just building on existing ones.

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You might ride a bike 100 times without a helmet and have no problem, but one fall can wipe it all out. That single moment reminds us that in life and investing, some risks don’t average out over time.

So, what does it mean to wear your helmet? 

Today’s essay: The “D” word, we explore how this idea applies to more than just bike helmets. It touches on how we manage our careers, our finances, and even national debt. 

When ruin is permanent, survival is the dominant strategy.

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Advice without accountability. These days, anyone can sound like an expert when they’ve got nothing on the line.

So how do you separate the advice that’s worth following from the noise?

Today’s essay: The Advice Economy, we’ll explore how advice without consequences shapes our decisions and why the burden now falls on us to tell the difference.

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Topics...

Financial planning

When to hire a financial advisor

Homeownership

Money management

Couples finance

Plus more

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"It's very easy to knock things down. It's very hard to build."

Topics:

The Challenges of Dating in the Digital Age

The Negative Effects of Social Media on Children

The Impact of Video Games and Building Relationships

The Influence of Social Media on Careers

The Fragmentation of American Life

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"You're all gonna lose your jobs, get over it." - Greg Coleman

* President of BuzzFeed

* EIR at Lerer Hippeau Ventures

* Former Chief Revenue Officer at the Huffington Post

* Former EVP of Global Sales at Yahoo.

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"Power doesn't equal happiness" - Brian Halligan

* Founder, CEO, Chairman of Hubspot

* Sequoia Capital, Senior Advisor

* Investor

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How to get "Unstuck" in Life

"Everyone gets stuck, it's a universal human experience." - Adam Alter

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"People get to the cliff but they don't jump, they turn back. So what made you jump from the cliff?"" - Rob Alexander

* Marine Corps veteran

* Professional Fly Fishing Guide in South Carolina

* Hunter and Outdoorsman

We discuss: Life transitions, decision-making, pressure, gratitude, positive mindset

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Hey friends, welcome to the syllabus podcast, faculty hours.

Today's guest is David Coggins.

* Author of the NYT bestseller Men and Style.

The Believer

The Optimist

Fly Fisherman

"If all we're trying to do is succeed in the next day, we're not going to probably take chances. We're going to just do the same thing again and again." - David Coggins

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