During World War II, fighter planes would come back from battle with holes. Engineers noted the areas where airplanes were hit and assumed they need to strengthen the most frequently damaged parts to build stronger aircraft. A mathematician, Abraham Wald, pointed out that the enemy does not spare areas with no bullet holes. The planes… Continue reading How Survivorship Bias Causes You To Make Mistakes
Category: Success
This Man Wasted $250,000 on Fake Gurus
In the areas of health, wealth, love, and happiness, there’s people selling you coaching services and courses. Yet one revelation I’ve had that’s rocked my world is that the people who have the biggest following online usually aren’t the best teachers who can get you results or may even be frauds. They’re the best at marketing… Continue reading This Man Wasted $250,000 on Fake Gurus
5 People Who Overcame Obstacles That Were Thought To Be Impossible
Over my readings, I’ve come across a few incredible examples of individuals who kept trying to improve despite being told numerous times by their doctor it’s impossible to recover. Let this inspire you. Napoleon Hill’s son – Born with an ear defection Napoleon Hill is an incredible individual who spent over 20 years studying hundreds… Continue reading 5 People Who Overcame Obstacles That Were Thought To Be Impossible
How to Make Friends With Influential People
Last year, I was living in New York City, and I realized how much your social life as an adult depends on you. Even in one of the largest, most lively cities in the world, I can easily see how someone can be isolated or have no social life out of a lack of skill.… Continue reading How to Make Friends With Influential People
How to Develop an Abundance Mindset
I recently was walking around the heart of Miami and saw 40+ story apartments surrounding me. Each of these rooms cost multiple thousands of dollars to live per month and I was astounded that there were so many people here who could afford it. How could they do it? And how could there be so… Continue reading How to Develop an Abundance Mindset
10 Bad Habits That Millionaires Avoid
Here are ten bad habits that millionaires avoid: Procrastination: Millionaires understand that time is a valuable asset and they avoid wasting it by procrastinating on important tasks and projects. Instead, they prioritize their time and work efficiently to achieve their goals. Overspending: Millionaires are careful with their money and avoid overspending on unnecessary expenses. They… Continue reading 10 Bad Habits That Millionaires Avoid
Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards, A Book Summary
Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards is a book that delves into the science of human behavior and the art of persuasion. In it, Van Edwards provides practical tips and techniques for mastering the art of communication and influencing others. One of the key themes of the book is the importance of understanding the different personality… Continue reading Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards, A Book Summary
How To Read Faster
Speed reading is a technique that allows a person to read text quickly and efficiently. This is done by using a range of strategies, such as avoiding subvocalization (the act of silently saying words in your head as you read) and using your peripheral vision to take in more text at once. According to scientific… Continue reading How To Read Faster
You’re The Average of the 5 People You Hang Around Most
What’s the one simplest thing you can do to increase your levels of success? Surrounding yourself with the right people. At that point, you don’t have to do much else, how they act and think will rub off on you. You could be the best artist or businessman in the world, but if you don’t… Continue reading You’re The Average of the 5 People You Hang Around Most
The Power of Active Listening
One of the key issues with bad communicators is they treat listening as simply a time to “tune out the other person and wait for your turn to talk.” Extroverts, especially, have this tendency of bull-dozing through a conversation with their thoughts, turning it into a one-sided speech. It’s no wonder why the other person… Continue reading The Power of Active Listening