Utility is what relates to something’s function or value. When something has utility, it has inherent or perceived usefulness to you.
In today's episode we cover the mental model of utility, both in a general sense as well as in the context of investing. At the end of the episode, we review Tai Lopez’s 4 Ms of Motivation.
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