What Moneyball Teaches Us About Finding Undervalued Talent, with Author Michael Lewis

In this episode of the High Performance podcast, host Jake interviews Michael Lewis, the author of "Moneyball," "The Big Short," and "Who is Government?" Lewis discusses the story behind "Moneyball," focusing on how the Oakland A's used data to revolutionize player valuation and team strategy, while also touching on the emotional aspect of finding undervalued talent. The conversation shifts to Lewis's book, "Who is Government?", where he explores the often-unseen and underappreciated individuals who keep the U.S. government running. Lewis shares his insights on team dynamics, the importance of role players, and the potential dangers of political figures treating the government like a reality TV show, referencing Elon Musk's involvement and Donald Trump's approach to governance.