Leadership

Do big government debts threaten our collective well-being? Are there limits to debt growth? Can a big, important reserve currency country like the United States really go broke–and what would that look like?

For decades, politicians, policymakers, and investors have debated these questions, but the answers have eluded them. In this groundbreaking book, Ray Dalio, one of the greatest investors of our time who anticipated the 2008 global financial crisis and the 2010-12 European debt crisis, shares for the first time his detailed explanation of what he calls the “Big Debt Cycle.” Understanding this cycle is critical for helping policymakers, investors, and the general public grasp where we are and where we are headed with the debt issue. Dalio’s model points toward surprisingly straightforward solutions for dealing with the debt problems that the US, Europe, Japan, and China face today.

How Countries Go Broke also shows how these debt problems are related to the other forces–political within countries, geopolitical between countries, natural (droughts, floods, and pandemics), and technological (most importantly, AI)–that together are causing what Dalio calls the “Overall Big Cycle” changes in the world order. By reading this book, you will improve your understanding of what’s happening now and what to do about it.

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A transformative guide to rethinking our approach to goals, creativity and life itself from a neuroscientist and entrepreneur

‘A compelling new take on a timeless concern’ – CAL NEWPORT
‘I loved this profound, practical and generous book’ – OLIVER BURKEMAN
‘Perfect for anyone seeking more freedom in how they design their life’ – ALI ABDAAL
‘One of the best productivity books that I’ve read’ – RYDER CARROLL
‘This book will change the way you design your goals and live your life’ – NIR EYAL

We’re told productivity is all about single-minded focus, hard grind and big goals. Deviating from the linear path means failure. The problem: it’s not true.

In this transformative book, neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals the easier, proven method to achieve our ambitions: an experimental mindset. Ditching out-dated notions of chasing success, she demonstrates the joyful power of ‘tiny experiments’ in which goals are discovered, pursued and adapted on your own terms. Rooted in science and real-world success stories, Tiny Experiments is packed with tools to help you break free from limiting beliefs, harness the power of imperfection and apply your curiosity – to create a meaningful, productive life in an ever-changing world.

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