#106 Josh Kaufman: Maximizing Our Locus of Control

This Knowledge Project podcast episode interviews Josh Kaufman, author of "The Personal MBA," focusing on skill acquisition, mental models, and decision-making. The conversation explores Kaufman's journey from a small town to writing a bestselling business book, his definition of mental models as tools for mental simulation, and the five key components of any business (value creation, marketing, sales, value delivery, and finance). Kaufman emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice, active reflection through daily logging, and embracing mistakes as learning opportunities, particularly in high-stakes decisions. Listeners gain practical advice on improving self-awareness, decision-making processes, and skill development by actively reflecting on experiences and experimenting to identify what works best.