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Modern WisdomDec 3, 2020

#253 - George Mack - Mental Models 104 - Bear Or Bull?

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Guest: George Mack

Notable books mentioned: Poor Charlie's Almanack by Charlie Munger, The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump, The Everything Store by Brad Stone, the mistake people make by Scott Adams

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Charlie Munger

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Donald Trump

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The Everything Store
Brad Stone

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#253 - George Mack - Mental Models 104 - Bear Or Bull? mentions Poor Charlie's Almanack by Charlie Munger, The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump, The Everything Store by Brad Stone, and the mistake people make by Scott Adams with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: George Mack
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George Mack is a writer and a growth marketer. If you imagine your mind as an operating system, mental models are apps that you can install to give yourself extra functionality and improved decision making. Expect to learn about our brand new game Bear Or Bull, how you can use anchoring to get laid, why numeracy is a superpower, whether remote working is a blessing or a curse and much more...
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Poor Charlie's Almanack
Charlie Munger
Best for Investors and those interested in business philosophyOften cited around Charlie Munger's essays

“The speaker discusses reading 'Poor Charlie's Almanack', which is a collection of essays by Charlie Munger, and mentions an essay on Coca-Cola that is highly regarded.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Investors and those interested in business philosophy
Key quote: “The speaker discusses reading 'Poor Charlie's Almanack', which is a collection of essays by Charlie Munger, and mentions an essay on Coca-Cola that is highly regarded.”
The host highlights 'Poor Charlie's Almanack' as a valuable collection of essays that provide insights into Charlie Munger's thinking. Specifically, they mention an essay on Coca-Cola that is particularly well-regarded, suggesting its significance in understanding investment philosophy.
ASIN: B0CMDK1ZHD
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The Art of the Deal
Donald Trump
Best for Individuals interested in negotiation and business strategies.Often cited around business negotiation techniques

“The excerpt discusses how Trump uses anchoring in business negotiations, referencing his book 'The Art of the Deal' as an example of this strategy.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in negotiation and business strategies.
Key quote: “apparently Trump says this a lot in the art of the deal.”
The host briefly mentions 'The Art of the Deal' to illustrate a negotiation strategy used by Donald Trump. This strategy involves setting a high initial price to create a psychological anchor for the negotiation.
ASIN: B01FY3KPY8
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The Everything Store
Brad Stone
Best for Business professionals and entrepreneursOften cited around Amazon's business strategy

“The mention of 'The Everything Store' relates to Amazon's guiding principle of enhancing customer experience over profit margins.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Business professionals and entrepreneurs
Key quote: “If you look at every decision Amazon made, if you go back through the book, um, uh, the everything store, every decision he makes is, will this enhance the customer experience rather than like profit margin is just long term, long term, long term.”
The host mentions 'The Everything Store' to illustrate how Amazon's decisions are primarily guided by enhancing customer experience rather than immediate profit margins. This book serves as a detailed analysis of Amazon's operational philosophy and its long-term vision for customer satisfaction.
ASIN: B00FJFJOLC
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the mistake people make
Scott Adams
Best for Professionals considering job changesOften cited around job seeking strategies

“Scott Adams discusses the mistake people make with job seeking, emphasizing the importance of always looking for new opportunities rather than waiting until unhappiness sets in.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Professionals considering job changes
Key quote: “Scott Adams has this hilarious bit I fucking love Scott Adams he says in his book the mistake people make with seeking jobs is they wait until they're unhappy in their job to seek it.”
The host mentions Scott Adams' book to emphasize the importance of proactively seeking job opportunities rather than waiting until dissatisfaction sets in. This perspective encourages listeners to continuously explore their options to maximize career satisfaction and growth.
ASIN: B0731NW7MP
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