How to Make Better Decisions | Shane Parrish [Best of]

Shane Parrish, former Canadian intelligence officer and founder of Farnam Street, explains why great decisions aren't made in the moment — they're determined by the position you're in before you decide. Drawing on his book Clear Thinking, he breaks down the four hidden defaults that hijack your thinking, shares the three-word phrase he uses to defuse arguments with his kids, and offers practical techniques for identifying blind spots in any decision.