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Other animals, like the quahog clam (the one used in clam chowder), were known to live 400 years. And the well-known ancient tortoises of the Galápagos Islands poked along for upwards of 100 years. And in 2016, scientists had confirmed that some Greenland sharks might swim the cold waters of the North Atlantic for 500 years. But those were fish and amphibians and mollusks. Bowhead whales were mammals—large and complex—and they routinely lived almost three times longer than your average, healthy human. Once again, evolution had set a different clock, a different beta. But why? And how?
Immortality, Inc.
Chip Walter
Once the meeting is over, the chairman must nail down exactly what happened by sending out minutes that summarize the discussion that occurred, the decision made, and the actions to be taken. And it’s very important that attendees get the minutes quickly, before they forget what happened. The minutes should also be as clear and as specific as possible, telling the reader what is to be done, who is to do it, and when. All this may seem like too much trouble, but if the meeting was worth calling in the first place, the work needed to produce the minutes is a small additional investment (an activity with high leverage) to ensure that the full benefit is obtained from what was done.
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
I worked hard to help her understand that the best way to get her kids accepted to selective schools was to help them develop their sense of purpose and to really understand who they were as unique individuals.
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