The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

Master the best of what other people have already figured out. “The highest density of wisdom per e

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Most people fear a $43 million debt. Harvey Firestone called it “invigorating.” When his company fac

Eight Super Bowl rings. Six with the Patriots. And a mindset that goes far deeper than football. In

Most people protect their identity. Andy Grove would rewrite his, again and again. He started as a r

What if the world’s most connected tech investor handed you his mental playbook? Elad Gil, an invest

Trusted by Fortune 500 CEOs and elite performers, this is where you go to think better, live better,

Rose Blumkin didn’t just build a business. She revolutionized retail. After fleeing Russia with $66

Most accelerators fund ideas. Y Combinator funds founders—and transforms them. With a 1% acceptance

If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built on

What happens when one of the most legendary minds in tech delves deep into the real workings of mode

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity

Cornelius Vanderbilt was a force in 19th century America, playing a pivotal role in transitioning th

Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt reveals the investment philosophy behind building one of the world's larg

How do you turn 5,127 failures into a multi-billion-dollar empire? James Dyson turned dust into poss

Most people date the wrong way. They chase the spark, mistake attraction for compatibility, and expe

Most people hear "Estée Lauder" and think of cosmetics—lipstick, perfume, face cream. But the real s

While Silicon Valley chases unicorns, Josh Wolfe hunts for something far more elusive: scientific br

He was the strangest titan America ever produced: a whisper-quiet banker who turned systematic think

Imagine leaving a six‐figure Wall Street salary behind to chase a single, daring idea. In this episo

I’ve learned as much from reading biographies as from interviewing amazing people. That’s why we’re

This episode will transform how you think about style, aspiration, and the art of knowing what peopl