🔍 In This Episode We explore the intriguing concept of the bragging razor in this insightful podcast episode. Learn how to assess character effectively and when this principle doesn't apply. Discover why actions often speak louder than words, illustrated by David Goggins' inspiring journey. Understand the pitfalls of excessive self-promotion and engage in a thought experiment to grasp the essence of the bragging razor. Gain insights into the limitations of standardized interview questions and the critical importance of awareness in navigating social dynamics. Join us to deepen your understanding and enhance your interpersonal skills with practical insights. 🕰️ Video Chapters 0:00 - Why reading someone’s character is important? 📖 1:32 - When is bragging razor not applicable ❌ 2:14 - David Goggins - why his actions reflect better than his words 🏋️‍♂️ 3:35 - Why admitting you’re the best is your downfall 🥇 5:08 - Thought experiment for bragging razor 🤔 10:31 - Standardised interview questions aren’t the most useful sometimes 🤷‍♂️ 14:00 - Why being aware of bragging razors is so important 🚨 📖 Sources - 18 Useful Razor and Rules: https://x.com/george__mack/status/1779528225225326926 👍 Like and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Minds.Unleashed 📰 Sign up to our weekly newsletter for more content: https://mindsunleashed.substack.com/ Follow us below 👇 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minds.unleash/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@minds_unleashed⁠ 🎵 Listen on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fW7Rk3URDmHV2dA315Db7 About us: Minds Unleashed is a podcast platform where we learn and gain insights from many different types of individuals. Our mission is to empower, enlighten and expand minds. If you want to collaborate or work with us then email below: m.unleashed99@gmail.com #bragging #chriswilliamson #criticalthinking #character #personality #selfpromotion #gogginsinspiration #davidgoggins #downfall #humble #reflectivethoughts #socialawareness #selfpromotion

🔍 In This Episode We dive into the High Agency Razor which is a heuristic focusing on individuals' autonomy and effectiveness in overcoming challenges. From Mark Zuckerberg's entrepreneurial journey to strategic team-building in "Prison Break," discover how traits like resourcefulness and proactive decision-making drive success in uncertain situations. Learn from historical figures like Alexander the Great and Leonardo Da Vinci, and see practical applications in critical decision-making scenarios. Join us to understand how to leverage this heuristic effectively, avoiding biases and maximizing success. 🕰️ Video Chapters 00:00 - What is high Agency razor 🚀 02:36 - Mark Zuckerberg high Agency 🧠 03:20 - Traits and examples of high Agency individuals 💪 06:20 - Prison break 🗝️ 08:34 - Thought experiment 🤔 📖 Sources - 18 Useful Razor and Rules: https://x.com/george__mack/status/1779528225225326926 👍 Like and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Minds.Unleashed 📰 Sign up to our weekly newsletter for more content: https://mindsunleashed.substack.com/ Follow us below 👇 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minds.unleash/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@minds_unleashed⁠ 🎵 Listen on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fW7Rk3URDmHV2dA315Db7 About us: Minds Unleashed is a podcast platform where we learn and gain insights from many different types of individuals. Our mission is to empower, enlighten and expand minds. If you want to collaborate or work with us then email below: m.unleashed99@gmail.com #mentalmodels #georgemack #highagency #razors #prisonbreak #alexanderthegreat #leonardodavinchi #enterepreneurship #leadershipskills #decisionmaking #criticalthinking

🔍 In This Episode In this podcast episode, we explore George Mack's "Bragging Razor," which suggests assuming that those who brag about their success or happiness are likely exaggerating, while those who downplay their achievements are likely understating them. We discuss its usefulness in making better social judgments, particularly in negotiations and everyday interactions, by helping you become an empirical skeptic and form more accurate assessments of people's true abilities and successes. Additionally, we highlight the importance of empathy and considering individual contexts to avoid overgeneralization. Through a thought experiment involving two employees with different self-presentation styles, we demonstrate how the Bragging Razor can lead to fairer and more informed decisions. 🕰️ Video Chapters 0:12 - Bragging Razor - What is it? 🤔✂️ 1:00 - Why do we exaggerate? 🤥🔍 2:13 - Job interviews, social media and bragging 💼📱💬 3:33 - Halo effect 👼✨ 4:55 - Viktor Frankl quote 📜🧠 6:10 - Empirical skeptic 🧐📊 6:41 - Why being an empirical skeptic is good during negotiations 🤝💼 9:14 - Social media is quick to show the destination but not the journey 📸🚀🛤️ 12:31 - Everyone struggles in some degree 🌍💪 14:43 - Archetype of those who don’t brag 🤫👤 16:20 - Proving your value through actions 🛠️💪 17:56 - You are your own enemy, you are your own friend ⚔️🛡️ 21:01 - Character, success, number one and mine 💯🏆🧩 📖 Sources - 18 Useful Razor and Rules: https://x.com/george__mack/status/1779528225225326926 👍 Like and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Minds.Unleashed 📰 Sign up to our weekly newsletter for more content: https://mindsunleashed.substack.com/ Follow us below 👇 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minds.unleash/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@minds_unleashed⁠ 🎵 Listen on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fW7Rk3URDmHV2dA315Db7 About us: Minds Unleashed is a podcast platform where we learn and gain insights from many different types of individuals. Our mission is to empower, enlighten and expand minds. If you want to collaborate or work with us then email below: m.unleashed99@gmail.com #mentalmodels #georgemack #braggingrazor #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #negotiationskills #skepticism #razors #criticalthinking

🔍 In This Episode We examine the importance of black swan events—unexpected and disruptive occurrences that compel societies, economies, and organizations to adapt and evolve swiftly. These events force us to challenge established norms and rethink assumptions, sparking innovation and creativity as we develop new technologies, policies, and ways of thinking. By stress-testing systems, they reveal vulnerabilities and drive improvements, enhancing resilience against future challenges. Furthermore, black swan events accelerate social, economic, and technological evolution by introducing new pressures for change, preventing long-term stagnation and inefficiency. Join us as we explore how embracing these unpredictable events can foster positive transformations and shape the future landscape of innovation and resilience. 🕰️ Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro 🎬 02:20 - Shiv's Insights on Embracing Black Swan Events 🎙️ 03:30 - Black Swan Events as Catalysts for Growth 🌱 04:25 - Harnessing the Power of Contrasting Emotions 💔❤️ 05:38 - Understanding Prospect Theory 🤔 07:40 - The Importance of Values 💡 08:30 - Building Character Through Slow Struggle ⏳ 09:40 - Reflecting on Our Podcast Journey 🎙️ 10:30 - Challenging Beliefs in the Face of Change 🔄 12:30 - Stimulating Innovation and Creativity 🚀 14:15 - Evolution as a Necessity for Survival 🌍 15:30 - Dangers of Complacency and Stagnation 🚫 16:45 - Rise of Multiculturalism in Globalization 🌏 19:30 - The Development of Frequency Technology 🔊 21:50 - How Black Swan Events Inspired History's Innovators 🌟 23:30 - Joe Rogan and the Revolution in Information Flow 📡 26:50 - Outro 🎧 📖 Sources - Books: The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 👍 Like and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Minds.Unleashed 📰 Sign up to our weekly newsletter for more content: https://mindsunleashed.substack.com/ Follow us below 👇 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minds.unleash/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@minds_unleashed⁠ 🎵 Listen on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fW7Rk3URDmHV2dA315Db7 About us: Minds Unleashed is a podcast platform where we learn and gain insights from many different types of individuals. Our mission is to empower, enlighten and expand minds. If you want to collaborate or work with us then email below: m.unleashed99@gmail.com #blackswanevent #nassimtaleb #blackswantheory #purpose #ikigai #criticalthinking #disruptiveinnovation #changemanagement #innovativethinking #resilience #futuretrends #creativesolution #adaptation #challenges

🔍 In This Episode Ever wondered what a black swan event is and how it might affect your daily life? In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the concept of black swan events—rare, unpredictable occurrences that have massive impacts. We'll explore real-life examples and discuss how these events can disrupt our basic physiological needs, the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy. 🕰️ Video Chapters 00:00 - 🕰️ Reminiscing about the past 02:35 - 🌊 Black Swan Events in our daily lives 04:35 - 🔍 Exploring black swan events in our own context 05:40 - 🚫 Living without paranoia 06:18 - ❤️ Health is the most important 📖 Sources - Books: The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 👍 Like and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Minds.Unleashed 📰 Sign up to our weekly newsletter for more content: https://mindsunleashed.substack.com/ Follow us below 👇 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minds.unleash/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@minds_unleashed⁠ 🎵 Listen on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fW7Rk3URDmHV2dA315Db7 About us: Minds Unleashed is a podcast platform where we learn and gain insights from many different types of individuals. Our mission is to empower, enlighten and expand minds. If you want to collaborate or work with us then email below: m.unleashed99@gmail.com #nassimtaleb #blackswanevents #unexpectedevents #healthemergency #naturaldisasters #preparedness #podcasting #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #lifelessons #survivaltips #crisismanagement #dailylife #healthandwellness

🔍 In This Episode We dive into the impacts of geopolitical tensions, cyber warfare, and economic disruptions. Discover the origins of cyber warfare, the Stuxnet attack on Iran, and the potential fallout from major conflicts. We also discuss the economic effects of financial crises, the transformative role of AI, and the threats posed by deep fakes and cyber scams. Finally, we examine the risks of natural disasters and resource scarcity. 🕰️ Video Chapters 00:18 - 🗣️ Shiv shares his views on next black swan events 02:06 - 🗣️ Wasif shares his views on next black swan events 02:37 - 🔄 People underestimate 2nd and 3rd order consequences 03:45 - 🖥️⚔️ First Cyber Warfare event 04:50 - 🌐⚠️ Impacts of Cyber Warfare 06:36 - 💽🦠 Stuxnet 08:50 - 🦠📉 Underestimating impacts of COVID 11:03 - 🔄📉 2nd and 3rd order consequences are more severe 12:43 - 💥 Shockwave impact analogy 16:07 - 🌍🔥 Will we see WW3? 17:31 - 🔄📜 History repeats itself 18:51 - 🧠💭 Albert Einstein quote on war 21:00 - 🌍🔄 Will we be able to recover from WW3? 22:14 - 🌐🦠 Surviving COVID without the internet 25:37 - ☄️ Impacts of Asteroid impacts 📖 Sources - Books: The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb - Stuxnet: https://www.wired.com/2014/11/countdown-to-zero-day-stuxnet/ 👍 Like and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Minds.Unleashed 📰 Sign up to our weekly newsletter for more content: https://mindsunleashed.substack.com/ Follow us below 👇 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minds.unleash/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@minds_unleashed⁠ 🎵 Listen on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fW7Rk3URDmHV2dA315Db7 About us: Minds Unleashed is a podcast platform where we learn and gain insights from many different types of individuals. Our mission is to empower, enlighten and expand minds. If you want to collaborate or work with us then email below: m.unleashed99@gmail.com #nassimtaleb #blackswanevents #geopolitics #study #ai #financialcrisis #socialunrest #naturaldisasters #techbreakthrough #digitalage #future #globaltensions #innovation #disinformation #cyberwarfare #criticalthinking

🔍 In This Episode Discover the remarkable story of Vera Atkins, a British intelligence officer who played a pivotal role in WWII by applying probabilistic thinking to her high-stakes decisions. As the second in command of the French unit of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), Atkins was responsible for recruiting and deploying spies into Nazi-occupied France. Her strategic approach to evaluating unreliable information and balancing various factors like language skills, confidence, and problem-solving abilities made a significant impact on the Allied sabotage efforts. Join us for an insightful discussion on how probabilistic thinking not only shaped historical events but continues to be a vital tool in navigating uncertainty and improving decision accuracy. 🕰️ Video Chapters 00:00 - Who was Vera Atkins? 👩‍💼 00:40 - Probabilistic thinking is popular in the spy world 🕵️‍♂️ 00:55 - Factors involved in her decision making 🤔 01:38 - Three Key Roles 🎯 04:10 - Heightened optimism in entrepreneurship 🌟 06:10 - Advantages of Probabilistic Thinking 📈 📖 Sources - Probabilistic Thinking: https://medium.com/mental-models-product/mental-models-product-4-probabilistic-thinking-4a470ee351e9 - Vera Atkins: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/jul/06/guardianobituaries.ianjack 👍 Like and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Minds.Unleashed 📰 Sign up to our weekly newsletter for more content: https://mindsunleashed.substack.com/ Follow us below 👇 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/minds.unleash/⁠ TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@minds_unleashed⁠ 🎵 Listen on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fW7Rk3URDmHV2dA315Db7 About us: Minds Unleashed is a podcast platform where we learn and gain insights from many different types of individuals. Our mission is to empower, enlighten and expand minds. If you want to collaborate or work with us then email below: m.unleashed99@gmail.com #atkins #wwii #criticalthinking #probability #decisionmaking #historicalevents #warhistory #strategicplanning #strategy