While the rest of us are chasing victory, the best in the world know they must avoid losing before they can win. It turns out this is a surprisingly … - Shane Parrish
" "While the rest of us are chasing victory, the best in the world know they must avoid losing before they can win. It turns out this is a surprisingly effective strategy.
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About Shane Parrish
Shane Parrish is a Canadian author and podcast host best known for founding Farnam Street (fs.blog), a learning platform dedicated to mastering the best of what others have already figured out. A former intelligence analyst at Canada's Communications Security Establishment, he is the author of Clear Thinking and The Great Mental Models series, and hosts the Knowledge Project podcast, featuring long-form conversations with world-class thinkers on decision-making, leadership, and wisdom.
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Most people try to be good enough, but the people who win try to overwhelm.
They don't just show up and do their best, they do their best before showing up.
They care more.
They are focused.
They are prepared.
They pay attention to the details.
When they show up, they bring so much to the table that winning is almost inevitable.
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