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Jonathan Bales

Q&A: How do you quickly find an edge in a new space?

When you are entering a new space (playing a new game, taking on a new business venture, etc.), what do you do to learn the area quickly and try to find an edge? Thanks to Pat for the email, which hit…

Tennis with a Frying Pan (Feat. Adam Levitan)

It’s no secret I like prop bets with friends—usually as a useful motivational tool, but sometimes as a good spot to make money, or even just for fun (since going through life without risking your hard…

How to Deal with Uncertainty

There are dozens of studies showing how far humans will go to avoid uncertainty, forgoing far greater potential payoffs in favor of just knowing what they’re getting right now. Is it actually true tha…