Feb 1, 2023
In this episode of the Smarter, Not Harder podcast, we are
joined by Adam Robinson. Adam was one of the two co-founders of the
Princeton Review and for the last 12 years has been immersed in
global financial markets. His book “Cracking the System: The SAT”
remains the only test prep book to ever become a New York Times
Best Seller.”
Adam chats
with host Boomer Anderson about his unique approach to spot trends
before they actually happen, how to simplify financial markets, his
experience at the Princeton Review, his
definition
of struggle, the role of mentors, and so much
more.
What we discuss:
00:00:15 - About Adam Robinson
00:02:39 - What are the indicators that help determine the status
of the world in the world market today?
00:15:38 - Adam's process for simplifying relatively complex
subjects
00:29:15 - Adam's systems for discerning relatively complex
topics
00:36:14 - What allows Adam to see clearly as an
“idea
architect”
00:43:51 - Adam's Bayesian Approach for adjusting based on
feedback
01:03:03 - Adam's take on how children should look at
struggles
01:14:57 - How important is it to tighten the feedback loop
versus having a longer feedback loop
01:16:09 - The common thread amongst all of Adam's
mentors
01:24:39 - Adam’s advice for people that are jack of all
trades
01:35:38 - How Adam sets up his routines
01:49:22 - Adam's concerns about humans in today's
world
01:53:04 - How we can fundamentally change the way people
look at the world
02:06:32 - Exciting news about Adam Robinson’s upcoming book
releases!
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