256: Uncommon Sense by William Brody
Summary
The hosts review William R. Brody’s *Uncommon Sense*, discussing principles like survivorship bias, the "turtle on the fence post" analogy, and how fear drives human behavior. One host shares plans to expand his video content and course offerings, while the other reflects on teaching practical life skills to engineering students. They critique the book’s theoretical approach but value its mental models for decision-making.
Topics discussed
Follow-up updates and video content strategy
Teaching 'Not So Common Sense' and financial literacy
Survivorship bias and the role of luck
Heuristics, mental models, and wealth creation
The turtle on the fence post and human behavior
Room 101 vs 102 and embracing disruption
Living in reality, eulogies, and the C-student success
Career planning and finding your next problem
Managing fear and the three snakes rule
Ethics, fraud, and Flow's five commandments
Action items, book ratings, and next reads
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