Business Breakdowns: Moneyball's first-principles, paradigm shifts, and ‘burn the boats’ | E1909

(0:00) Lon Harris joins Jason
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(8:53) Moneyball cast breakdown
(15:38) Paradigm shifts in Moneyball: Comparing the Oakland A's situation to startups vs. incumbents
(21:19) Paradigm shifts in Moneyball: Making data-driven decisions
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(27:16) The important concept of "First-Principle Thinking”
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(36:34) Globalization's impact on startup opportunities and the importance of a unified team vision
(48:54) Billy's philosophy: Adapt or Die!
(59:20) The "burn the boats" moment and the importance of commitment in business
(1:11:20) The turning point for the A's and their historic winning streak

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