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September 14, 2023 30 mins

Tune in to the latest episode of The Yakking Show as we explore the world of decision-making with the renowned Silicon Valley business leader, national radio host, and bestselling author, Richard Moran. In this enlightening interview, Richard sheds light on his latest book "Never Say Whatever: How Small Decisions Make a Big Difference." Join us as we explore the profound impact of the "whatever" mentality on our lives and discover how even the smallest choices can shape our future. If you're ready to unlock the secrets of effective decision-making,

https://richardmoran.com

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Timeline

02:00                     What is it about “Whatever”

03:17                     Why we should stop saying whatever

03:43                     Why decision-making skills have deteriorated

05:45                     Leadership Lessons from Silicon Valley

10:07                     Why has “Whatever” become acceptable?

11:00                     Whatever means – I don’t care

14:15                     Decisions based on intent

15:10                     Clarify your intentions on a daily basis

17:35                     Self Awareness

20:00                     Why people are risk averse

21:30                     Regret for the risks we didn’t take

22:00                     Has life got too comfortable?

24:40                     Richard’s book

25:30                     Success Secrets

28:10                     Contact Richard.

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