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Podcast: Alloy Personal Training Business
Episode: The Stockdale Paradox
Description: The first concept we discuss is known as the Stockdale Paradox. Stockdale was the highest-ranking POW in Vietnam. In explaining how he and his troops survived the ordeal, we get some interesting perspectives that apply in life and business. He had unwavering faith that he would make it out of the prison camp but was also very realistic about the daily realities of the horrible conditions and uncertainties of life in the camp. The second concept is known as Productive Paranoia. This basically means knowing what you need to protect to survive. You can’t just have bli...