How to Move Up When the Only Way is D..., Judah Taub
How to Move Up When the Only Way is D..., Judah Taub
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How to Move Up When the Only Way is Down
Lessons from Artificial Intelligence for Overcoming Your Local Maximum

Author: Judah Taub

Narrator: Frank Block

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 10/22/2024


Synopsis

A well-paid executive feels trapped in her very respected but unsatisfying job. A startup founder has paying customers, but knows that unless he "fires" them and pivots the business, his startup won't make it. A senior government planner is tasked with undoing the nation's reliance on outdated infrastructure.

These are all examples of individuals stuck in a Local Maximum; we've reached a peak, but not the one that fulfills the highest potential. In order to move up in our pursuits, we must first move back down—a realization which can lead to frustration, decision-making paralysis, and lost opportunity.

In How to Move Up When the Only Way Is Down, Judah Taub draws from his perspective guiding early stage AI startups, his years serving in military intelligence, and experiences leading innovation throughout his career. With his off-the-beaten path perspective, Judah shares insights into how humans can achieve better decision-making by learning how AI overcomes local maximums. Explore:

● How to anticipate and identify Local Maximums

● How to overcome psychological Local Maximum blocks and biases

● How to build skills and apply strategies to succeed in complex decision-making

● And more

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on November 29, 2024

The book presents an interesting framework to apply to situations which I will use to structure my thoughts in future. However, beyond the initial examples it does start to repeat a little and some could be called common sense. The examples of data science are interesting but not really applicable. T......more

Goodreads review by Lea on November 11, 2024

Very original and thought provoking. Taking examples from so many diverse areas to explain such a common phenomenon provided the invaluable tool of being able to relate to and discuss my own local maximums. I especially loved the variety of stories as it relates to each particular concept - it reall......more

Goodreads review by Talya on December 08, 2024

This book is insightful and easy to dive into, providing a new perspective on the concept of a "local maximum"—the moment we believe we've reached our peak, only to realize we may need to step back to achieve greater heights. The author unpacks this idea in a way that's clear and relatable, demonstr......more