Adam Robinson: Cracking the System and Simplifying Life's Complexities

Adam Robinson: Cracking the System and Simplifying Life's Complexities

Author: Health Optimization Medicine and Practice February 1, 2023 Duration: 2:09:26
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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