Scott Adams

Influenced my thinking on systems over goals, persuasion, and the power of stacking complementary skills.

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Seated at Table 3, Models & risk

Seat 6 of 6. Also at the table:

  • Charlie MungerShaped my multidisciplinary thinking and my use of mental models for better judgment.
  • Nassim TalebSharpened my grasp on uncertainty, risk management, and the importance of antifragility in complex systems.
  • Donella MeadowsEnhanced my skills in systems thinking and strategic approaches to complex problem solving.
  • Shane ParrishStrengthened my practice of building a latticework of mental models for clearer thinking and better decisions.
  • Venkatesh RaoDiscovered via Ribbonfarm blog. This guy is a high-level insight machine and has an engaging way of tracing societal patterns. He's influenced how I think about coordination problems and organizations as well as seeking truth.

Their books I’ve reviewed 1

  1. How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life7.5/102013248 pagesKindle, Audible

Their words I kept 1

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big1 quote

"The Success Formula: Every Skill You Acquire Doubles Your Odds of Success"