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Reciprocity, the Ship of Theseus, and the spotlight effect

Sharper Insights Three ideas to sharpen your thinking Hey Reader, Here are the three newest Insights from the site. Each one is a short read, and each grows out of one of the books. Recent Insights Reciprocity: Why a Small Concession Buys You a Bigger One Give something small first, deliberately, and watch how much more willingly the other side gives something back. From Think Like a Negotiator Read the Insight The Ship of Theseus and the Self You Keep Rebuilding If every plank of a ship gets...

about 24 hours ago • 1 min read

Three ideas to sharpen your thinking

Sharper Insights Three ideas to sharpen your thinking Hey Reader, Here are the three newest Insights from the site. Each one is a short read, and each grows out of one of the books. Recent Insights Falsifiability: The Question That Kills Bad Theories Fast If nothing could ever prove an idea wrong, it isn't really being tested. Before you defend a belief, ask what evidence would make you drop it. From Think Like a Scientist Read the Insight Why the First Offer Anchors Everything The first...

19 days ago • 1 min read

Free audiobooks available (UK only)

Free Sharper Thinking audiobooks Limited codes available Hey Reader! Just a quick one - we have a few free codes for UK listeners on Audible available for Sharper Thinking Collection (Books 1–4): Foundations of Clear Thinking and Sharper Thinking Collection (Books 5-8): Expanding the Way You Think 📚 Just hit reply and let us know which collection you'd like to try and we'll send you a code right back! (Available for UK Audible accounts only) Latest Insights The Stories You Tell Yourself About...

19 days ago • 1 min read