We’re scared to commit and we’re scared to go all in on things. What we’re really scared of is we’re equally scared of failure and we’re equally scared of success. – Shane Parrish
This conversation features Shane Parrish, a former spy, founder of Farnam Street and author of ‘Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results’.
The discussion revolves around the importance of mastering the basics, understanding our default modes, and positioning ourselves for success.
It emphasizes the significance of clear thinking, preparation, ownership of work, and treating work as a calling.
Table of Contents
- The power of positioning
- The essence of doing your best
- The importance of ownership in work
- Viewing work as a calling
- Overcoming fear
- Gaining different perspectives
- Focusing on key priorities
- Doing less to do more
- Positioning to avoid bad decisions
- Aligning life with values
- Preparing for multiple scenarios
- Redefining success
The power of positioning
Positioning for success involves playing on ‘easy mode’ by taking care of oneself, managing defaults, and making choices that set one up for success.
It is not just about thinking right, but about positioning oneself in a way that allows for clear thinking.
The essence of doing your best
Doing one’s best is not just about putting in effort in the moment; it also involves preparing and positioning oneself beforehand.
Making good choices and taking care of oneself can set one up for a better future.
