Clear Thinking | Shane Parrish

Why it is here: The manual for avoiding catastrophe.

Parrish argues that most results aren't determined by our smart decisions, but by our ability to avoid unforced errors in moments of pressure.

He focuses on "Positioning"—setting up your life so you aren't forced into bad choices by circumstance.

We include this as the "defense" counterpart to Flow.

While Flow is about offense, Clear Thinking is about ensuring you stay in the game long enough to win.

It brings the wisdom of the "Farnam Street" mental models into a practical guide for navigating daily chaos.