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TKP Insights: Learning and Thinking [The Knowledge Project Ep. #180]

The Knowledge Project curates essential segments from five guests, all centered on one theme: learning and thinking. This episode helps you create an environment that’s more conducive to clear thinking, improve your intuition, learn the difference between the two main modes of thinking, examine the learning process, use “online experimentation” to develop good judgment, and …

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Dr. Gio Valiante (Part 1): Discipline and Resilience [The Knowledge Project Ep. #179]

In the first of a special two-part episode, performance psychologist Gio Valiante calls on his vast experience working with some of the world’s top athletes and entrepreneurs. Shane and Valiante discuss developing discipline and resilience in work and life. Valiante offers his thoughts on the five ways to gain an advantage and win and how …

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Jerry Colonna: The CEO Whisperer [The Knowledge Project Ep. #178]

Jerry Colonna was a high-flying New York venture capitalist in the early 1990s, but his life wasn’t as glamorous as most made it out to be. He was anxious, overweight, unhealthy, and unfulfilled. After suffering a panic attack on the streets of Manhattan, he started coaching other executives, giving him a new lease on life …

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Shane Parrish: A Glimpse into Clear Thinking [The Knowledge Project Ep. #177]

Ever wondered why the world’s most successful individuals seem to have an uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time? It’s not luck; it’s positioning. They are rarely backed into a corner by circumstances, and you don’t have to be either. On this special episode of The Knowledge Project, host and …

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Dr. Leah Lagos and Joe Mazzulla: Control Your Heart, Conquer Your Stress [The Knowledge Project Ep. #176]

Internationally renowned health and performance psychologist Dr. Leah Lagos discusses the concept of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how you can improve your mental and physical health by using signals from your body to gain control over stress. She’s also joined on this episode by Head Coach of the Boston Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, who has …

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Shreyas Doshi: Better Teams, Better Products [The Knowledge Project Ep. #175]

Calling on more than two decades of experience working with some of the biggest companies in tech, Shreyas Doshi joins The Knowledge Project for a deep dive into the connection between building a solid team and building a better product. He also discusses the three levels of product work, the origins of conflict on your …

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Rey Flemings: A Different Definition of Success [The Knowledge Project Ep. #174]

Dubbed “The Man Who Knows What the World’s Richest People Want (and How To Get It),” Rey Flemings has years of experience solving the world’s most complicated problems for the ultra-successful. His company, Myria, provides concierge services to fewer than 100 elite clients. In this episode, Flemings discusses what he’s learned about wealth, money, success, …

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Frank Slootman: Doing Less, Doing Better [The Knowledge Project Ep. #173]

Frank Slootman doesn’t start companies; he builds them. No CEO has a better track record for turning the ideas of others into jackpots. On this episode of The Knowledge Project, Slootman dives deep into the no-nonsense, results-based strategies that have made him a leading executive, including how to approach the first 90 days after taking …

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Dr. Julie Gurner (Part 2): Caring Deeply, Challenging Directly [The Knowledge Project Ep. #172]

On the second of two special episodes, acclaimed executive performance coach and doctor of psychology Dr. Julie Gurner goes in-depth on a variety of strategies and actionable advice that will help you perform up to your potential. During this portion of her interview, Dr. Gurner discusses the standards we set for ourselves and others, cognitive …

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Naval Ravikant: The Angel Philosopher (2017) [The Knowledge Project Ep. #171]

No episode in the eight-year history of The Knowledge Project has made a bigger impact than when Naval Ravikant appeared on the show in 2017. Be it for longtime listeners who heard Naval when this episode first aired or for newer fans who missed Naval’s incredible insights, this is a must-listen for those looking to …

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