Shane Parrish - Mental Models, Good Decisions & Better Content | Modern Wisdom Podcast 334

Shane Parrish is the Founder of Farnam Street, an ex-Canadian Intelligence Agency Operative and an author. Farnam Street is one of the best blogs on the planet. Shane has been a huge contributor to increasing the popularity of mental models and effective decision making over the last few years, today we get to dig into some of his favourite insights. Expect to learn how to pursue growth without feeling insufficient, why everyone in Shane's company gets August off work, how to know when your ego is deceiving you, why making a ton of money on Bitcoin doesn't make you a genius and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out Farnam Street - https://fs.blog/ Check out The Knowledge Project - https://fs.blog/knowledge-project/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #shaneparrish #farnamstreet #mentalmodels - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Shane ParrishguestChris Williamsonhost

Jun 14, 202149mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 14, 2021
Duration: 49m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Shane Parrish is the Founder of Farnam Street, an ex-Canadian Intelligence Agency Operative and an author. Farnam Street is one of the best blogs on the planet. Shane has been a huge contributor to increasing the popularity of mental models and effective decision making over the last few years, today we get to dig into some of his favourite insights. Expect to learn how to pursue growth without feeling insufficient, why everyone in Shane's company gets August off work, how to know when your ego is deceiving you, why making a ton of money on Bitcoin doesn't make you a genius and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out Farnam Street - https://fs.blog/ Check out The Knowledge Project - https://fs.blog/knowledge-project/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #shaneparrish #farnamstreet #mentalmodels - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

SPEAKERS

Shane Parrish
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Shane Parrish and Chris Williamson, Shane Parrish - Mental Models, Good Decisions & Better Content | Modern Wisdom Podcast 334 explores shane Parrish on obsession, craft, ego, and timeless intelligent work Shane Parrish discusses how to build a meaningful body of work by prioritizing craft, timelessness, and learning over short-term metrics, dopamine hits, and growth-at-all-costs. He contrasts perfectionism with high-leverage obsession over the right details, especially when you’re near the peak of your craft. A major theme is staying close to the ‘territory’, not just the ‘map’: avoiding over-optimization on KPIs, seeking direct feedback, and updating when reality proves you wrong. He also explores ego, drive, and commitment—how to pursue improvement without a sense of insufficiency, protect your best hours, and avoid “channel-surfing life.”

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