Listen "1266 | Luck-Based Games"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Carl explores a powerful framework for navigating creative and financial risk: understanding whether you're playing a luck-based or skill-based game. Drawing on insights from Michael Mauboussin’s book, The Success Equation, Carl explains why sharpening your decision-making process is essential in luck-driven environments—like markets or venture capital—while skill-building is key in more predictable terrain. Knowing the difference just might change the way you approach your next big move.Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/
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