Mark Manson
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How to Make Better Decisions (ft. Annie Duke)
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August 23, 2026
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You made the smart call. You thought it through. And it still blew up in your face. So was it a bad decision, or bad luck? Most people can't tell the difference, and it wrecks their thinking. Poker champion Annie Duke won millions on that exact distinction. She joins me to explain why every choice is a bet, why a good outcome and a good decision are not the same thing, and the trap that keeps smart people stuck in jobs and relationships they hate.
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