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Understanding Risk: A Conversation on Training, Decision-Making, and Uncertainty
04:11 - 16:53 (12:41)
In this podcast episode, the guest speaks about preparing athletes and soldiers to handle risks and make tough decisions. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding and managing risk in everyday life, as discussed in the guest's book, "Risk: A User's Guide."
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General Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general, shares his experience and insights about leadership and management from his decorated military career and his work as the founder of the McChrystal Group, a management consulting firm.
04:11 - 06:49 (02:37)
Summary
General Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general, shares his experience and insights about leadership and management from his decorated military career and his work as the founder of the McChrystal Group, a management consulting firm.
ChapterUnderstanding Risk: A Conversation on Training, Decision-Making, and Uncertainty
Episode#535: General Stanley McChrystal — Mastering Risk: A User's Guide
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The United States needs to reflect on their capability and their past experiences, particularly in Afghanistan, instead of oversimplifying the mistakes made and pointing fingers at a single cause.
06:49 - 11:26 (04:37)
Summary
The United States needs to reflect on their capability and their past experiences, particularly in Afghanistan, instead of oversimplifying the mistakes made and pointing fingers at a single cause. It is important to look forward and learn from these experiences when facing future challenges.
ChapterUnderstanding Risk: A Conversation on Training, Decision-Making, and Uncertainty
Episode#535: General Stanley McChrystal — Mastering Risk: A User's Guide
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how to prepare athletes and soldiers for dealing with risks and making critical decisions through endurance training, live fire training and decision making with incomplete information.
11:27 - 16:53 (05:26)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how to prepare athletes and soldiers for dealing with risks and making critical decisions through endurance training, live fire training and decision making with incomplete information. He also touches on the importance of understanding and defining the concept of risk.