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Mentioned in 36 episodes
The Road Less Stupid
Book • 2017
The Road Less Stupid is a business guide that emphasizes the need to minimize dumb decisions and maximize critical thinking.
The book, written by Keith J. Cunningham, highlights the concept of 'dumb tax' – the financial and emotional costs of making poor business decisions.
It advocates for regular 'Thinking Time' to reflect on business challenges, separate problems from symptoms, and make informed decisions.
The book is structured with short chapters and reflective questions to help business owners improve their decision-making skills and avoid costly mistakes.
The book, written by Keith J. Cunningham, highlights the concept of 'dumb tax' – the financial and emotional costs of making poor business decisions.
It advocates for regular 'Thinking Time' to reflect on business challenges, separate problems from symptoms, and make informed decisions.
The book is structured with short chapters and reflective questions to help business owners improve their decision-making skills and avoid costly mistakes.
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Mentioned in 36 episodes
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, referencing a quote about avoiding quick-fix solutions.


Mike Schmitz

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Jake Muise

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when discussing the concept of "thinking time" and improving clarity.


Mike Schmitz

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164: Mind Mapping
Mentioned by Mike when talking about personal retreat process and thinking time.

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224: The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser
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as a book emphasizing avoiding "stupid" actions over focusing on "smart" ones.


Mike Schmitz

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157: Non-Traditional Measures of Productivity, with Mike Vardy
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in relation to the concept of thinking time.


Mike Schmitz

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139: Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne
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as a book with lots of actionable advice for businesses.

Noah Kagan

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394: How to WIN on YouTube in 2025 ft. Noah Kagan
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as a book he plans to read, indicating prior familiarity with the content.


Mike Schmitz

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114: Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
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when referencing Keith Cunningham's thinking time concept for problem-solving.


Joe Polish

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Create a Great Yesterday (A 10x Talk LIVE on Time, Ambition, and Staying Human in an AI World) with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #245
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as the originator of the idea of 'thinking time' for entrepreneurs and leaders.


Jay Papasan

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