The Knowledge Project closes 2025 with a look back at the most meaningful conversations of the year. 
Featuring insights from some of our most impactful episodes, this collection brings together practical insights on decision-making, leadership, preparation, relationships, trust, and performance.
This episode features insights from world-class investor Alfred Lin, tech founder and operator Bret Taylor, behavioral scientist Logan Ury, legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick, former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, disciplined value investor Anthony Scilipoti, trust and communication expert Lulu Cheng Meservey, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein, and performance coach Jim Murphy.
These are the insights that help you prepare better, make clearer decisions, and build momentum for the year ahead.
Thank you for listening and we can't wait to see you next year. 
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Approximate Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:32) Alfred Lin: Inputs vs Outputs - Daily Routines and Priorities 
(08:05) Bret Taylor: Founder Mode (Accountability vs. Caricature) 
(19:43) Ad Break
(21:58) Logan Ury: Navigating Relationships and Attachments 
(29:04) Bill Belichick: Preparation and Success In Life And The NFL 
(38:33) Indra Nooyi: Delivering a Message That Gets Heard 
(43:36) Anthony Scilipoti: Don’t Rely on AI, You Still Have to Put the Work In 
(52:11) Lulu Cheng Meservey: Engineering Trust and Building Confidence That Others Can Believe In 
(57:53) Harley Finkelstein: Overcoming Failure + The Hard Work Behind the Life You Want 
(1:05:15) Jim Murphy: Performance Habits of Successful People 
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