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Prediction Machine

March 03, 2023 | If you want to learn more about productivity and environment design, read Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Fat Pitch

March 02, 2023 | Four years ago, our Stig Brodersen and Preston Psych studied Stanley Druckenmiller in a fascinating podcast episode here.

Corporate Drama

March 01, 2023 | Monopoly remains an enduring artifact of American history and values, despite the reality that its backstory is hardly known.

February 28, 2023 | In Warren Buffett’s latest annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, the 92-year-old veteran urged investors to do what he’s always done: Focus on the big picture, rather than high inflation, the Federal Reserve, and short-term stock movements.

Silver-Tongued Demagogues

February 27, 2023 | To hear McKenzie's full thoughts on tech layoffs, listen to his Bloomberg interview here.

Trailblazer

February 26, 2023 | Check out our past pieces this month on Michael Jordan, Jay-Z, and Oprah. Or read more about Robert F. Smith here.

Moment of Lift

February 24, 2023 | One day on a trip to India, Melinda Gates recalls a mother of two asking her to take her children back with her to the U.S.

Talking Chips

February 23, 2023 | To learn more about this "ice cream conspiracy," listen to NPR's full podcast episode on the topic.

David & Goliath

February 22, 2023 | By some measures, 2022 was the year of the underdog.

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AI Woodstock

March 18, 2024 | The most important stock in markets is hosting the year's most important conference. That’s right, Nvidia’s annual conference on artificial intelligence — which Bank of America analysts frankly called “AI Woodstock” — commenced today.

Serendipity

March 17, 2024 | Sure, you can chalk up a business’s success to big plans, brilliant ideas, and excellent execution—usually, those go a long way. But much of business (and life) comes down to serendipity—essentially, being in the right place at the right time.