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119. Is Being Too Efficient At Your Job Bad? And How to Have Health Work Habits

Summary In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the efficiency paradox, where being good at your job can actually hinder your chances of getting promoted. They share examples from various industries, including eye surgery and software engineering, where employees who excel at the ... Show more

. 55min 53sec

117. Black Swans - What Are They? What Do They Mean? Can You Prepare for Them?

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss black swan events, which are rare and unpredictable events with significant consequences. They explore the criteria for a black swan event and provide examples such as the 2008 financial crisis and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. They also disc ... Show more

. 55min 30sec

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