How to Think More Clearly and Make Better Decisions with Shane Parrish

The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer

Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Buddhism, Mental Health

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2023

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Shane Parrish explains how we can learn to think more clearly and make better decisions that lead to better outcomes. He explores the power of the stories that we tell ourselves and the choices we make based on those stories. Shane highlights how ordinary moments can lead to disastrous outcomes if we don’t pause and reflect on our decisions. By shifting our focus from proving ourselves right to prioritizing the best outcome, we can overcome blind spots and cultivate more effective decision-making skills.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Gain a fresh perspective on personal growth and unleash your full potential
Unlock the power of adopting the persona of someone you admire and watch your life transform
Build your own personal board of directors and tap into their wisdom for better decision-making
Develop self-accountability and set higher standards in all areas of your life for greater success
Overcome blind spots and make better decisions by shifting your perspective and gaining a deeper understanding of yourself

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0:00.0	your territory is sort of mental. It's your perception of yourself and then your ego kicks in
0:04.4	and your emotion kicks in. And then you respond. And when you respond in that moment,
0:08.6	you're responding without reasoning. And the minute you respond without reasoning,
0:12.5	you're no better than an animal. Sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn't.
0:24.4	Welcome to The One You Feed. Throughout time, great thinkers have recognized the importance of
0:29.5	the thoughts we have. Quotes like garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think. Ring
0:35.6	true. And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us. We tend toward
0:41.6	negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear. We see what we don't have instead of what we do.
0:48.4	We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit. But it's not just about thinking.
0:53.8	Our actions matter. It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living.
1:00.1	This podcast is about how other people keep themselves moving in the right direction.
1:04.5	How they feed their good wolf.
1:09.7	Join former 90210 star Brian Austin Greene along with dancing with the star's fan favorite
1:25.9	Sharna Burgess and Hollywood air turned life coach Randy Spelling as they navigate life,
1:31.2	love, and the quest for happiness in the new podcast, Oldish.
1:34.8	After a few high-profile relationships in a very public divorce,
1:38.1	have I finally found the secret to happiness in the key to a successful relationship?
1:42.0	That's harpsaw, because most of that is with me. Listen to Oldish on the iHeartRadio app,
1:47.4	Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
1:50.8	Thanks for joining us. Our guest on this episode is Shane Parish, an entrepreneur,
1:55.5	the founder of the blog Pharnam Street, and host of the Knowledge Project podcast.
2:00.4	His work has been featured in the New York Times Wall Street Journal and Forbes magazine.
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