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Jumping the SPAC Shark, Greenwashing, and Building Productive Habits with Charles Duhigg

Sep 30, 2021
Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and New Yorker writer, dives into the complexities of productivity and habit formation. He discusses the risks surrounding the sinking SPAC market and highlights the perils of greenwashing in finance. Duhigg shares fascinating insights into how habits shape our decision-making and productivity, emphasizing the importance of mindful choices, especially in a post-pandemic world. With engaging anecdotes, he illustrates how understanding habits can lead to more meaningful lives and enhanced workplace satisfaction.
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ANECDOTE

SPAC Market Decline

  • The SPAC market is declining, with many deals trading below offer price.
  • Companies with unsustainable valuations use SPACs to enter public markets.
ANECDOTE

Aspiration's Greenwashing

  • Aspiration, a fintech company, claims its debit card can "change climate change."
  • Their ESG fund invests more in Southwest Airlines than in sustainable energy.
INSIGHT

Productivity Is About Thinking Deeply

  • Productivity isn't about working harder, but thinking deeper about choices.
  • Optimizing inefficient processes is wasteful; focus on the right tasks.
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