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Mastering the best of what other people have already figured out.

Hi, I’m Shane.

I spent years working for a three-letter intelligence agency doing cool stuff I can never tell anyone about. It was the most fascinating job ever.

The New York Times blew my cover.

Since then, I’ve…

  • Written a book that became an instant New York Times bestseller;
  • Started a weekly newsletter (read by over 750,000 people);
  • Co-created an encyclopedia of big ideas called The Great Mental Models;
  • Created one of the top business podcasts in the world;
  • Keynoted at events worldwide; and
  • Started an investment company called Syrus Partners.

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