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494. Why Do Most Ideas Fail to Scale?

Feb 24, 2022 · 00:48:54
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  • Economist John List explores why good ideas often fail to scale.
  • Learn to avoid false positives and identify true successes.
  • Practice 'optimal quitting' to focus resources effectively.

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