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Michael Dempsey: The Art of Synthesizing Information
27:55 - 32:49 (04:54)
Michael Dempsey, Founder and CEO of Compound, discusses the importance of synthesizing information and how it can help individuals become smarter writers and thinkers.
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The speaker discusses how learning about the framework Return on Invested Capital played a key role in his success, as it allowed him to identify Dell's high ROIC numbers and stand out in the industry, leading to valuable connections.
27:55 - 30:21 (02:25)
Investing
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The speaker discusses how learning about the framework Return on Invested Capital played a key role in his success, as it allowed him to identify Dell's high ROIC numbers and stand out in the industry, leading to valuable connections.
ChapterMichael Dempsey: The Art of Synthesizing Information
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Michael Porter's ability to synthesize complex ideas and package them in a way that is accessible to the masses has made him one of the best nonfiction writers of our time.
30:21 - 32:49 (02:28)
Michael Porter
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Michael Porter's ability to synthesize complex ideas and package them in a way that is accessible to the masses has made him one of the best nonfiction writers of our time. By going deep on topics like Myers-Briggs and investment team organization, he has demonstrated that the process of writing can actually make you smarter.