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Forty-Second Boyd

Forty-Second Boyd

John Boyd developed his ideas during his own time as a fighter pilot. He earned the nickname “Forty-Second Boyd” for his ability to win any fight in under 40 seconds.

 Boyd spent his career observing people and organizations. How do they adapt to changeable environments in conflicts, business, and other situations?

He deduced that these situations are characterized by uncertainty. Dogmatic, rigid theories are unsuitable for chaotic situations. Rather than trying to rise through the military ranks, Boyd focused on using his position as colonel to compose a theory of the universal logic of war.

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I am a sucker for gadgets, stubborn and curious. Eating right and sleeping well is important to me.

Make decisions using strategies from the best fighter pilot.

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How To Become a Better Decision-Maker

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