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Momentum, your daily edge in Leadership 🚀

The world"s most successful leaders build their success on daily routines.This is yours.Welcome to Momentum, your new unfair advantage.Every single day, we distill a landmark book on business, leadership, strategy, or personal growth into a powerful, actionable summary.Our mission is to save you hundreds of hours of reading and embed the world"s greatest wisdom into your daily life.⚡️ HOW IT WORKS:THE 5-MINUTE DAILY BRIEFING (Free for Everyone): Every morning, get a free, 5-minute overview of a new

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7:22

Atlas Shrugged: The Code of The Prime Mover (Ayn Rand)

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2026/02/14

It is the most controversial manifesto in modern literature. Today, Ryan and Emily deconstruct the "physics of success" in Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. We explore the terrifying question: What happens when the people who carry the world decide to shrug? We break down the "Sanction of the Victim," the tragic real-life parallel of a Berlin Wall jumper, and why high-performers are often punished for their competence. If you feel like you are fueling the very systems that drain you, this episode is your

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7:15

Why Smart Leaders Fail: The Integrity Gap (Henry Cloud)

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2026/02/13

You can be honest, ethical, and talented... and still lack integrity. In today's briefing, we challenge the "Boy Scout" definition of integrity. We explore the "Vasa Paradox"—a historical disaster that proves why character is the structural hull that keeps your talent afloat. If you are hitting a performance ceiling, it might not be a skills problem; it might be a structural one.Enjoyed this? Unlock the full masterclass to learn the 6 Dimensions of Character and the "Red Slide" technique used to

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6:25

Is Your Brain Running on Autopilot? (Harvard Business...

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2026/02/12

What if the most dangerous threat to your business isn't a market crash, but a mechanism in your own brain? Today, Ryan and Emily tackle "Mindfulness"—not the incense-burning kind, but the tactical manual from the Harvard Business Review. We explore Ellen Langer’s shocking nursing home study where "autopilot" was literally lethal, and reveal why "agency" is the ultimate performance drug.Enjoyed this briefing? In the full Premium episode, we break down the neuroscience of the "Default Mode Network,"

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6:52

The Hidden Economy of Winning (Paul Oyer)

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2026/02/11

In 2011, the smartest owners and players in the NBA burned $580 million in a standoff that defied economic logic. Why? To prove a point about leverage. In today’s briefing, we analyze An Economist Goes to the Game by Stanford professor Paul Oyer. We explore why the "fair" price for your product is mathematically wrong, how "scalpers" actually improve market efficiency, and why Michael Jordan’s greatest asset wasn’t his jump shot—it was his understanding of Game Theory.Enjoyed this? Unlock the full

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6:12

The Fed's Broken Gas Pedal: Crisis & Control (Ben S....

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2026/02/10

You press the gas pedal. The engine roars. But the car doesn't speed up. This is the nightmare scenario facing the Federal Reserve in the modern era.In today's briefing, we deconstruct Ben Bernanke's 21st Century Monetary Policy. We explore the massive regime change from the "Great Inflation" of the 1970s to the "Great Stagnation" of today. From Paul Volcker’s brutal "Saturday Night Special" to the invention of Quantitative Easing, we reveal why monetary policy is actually 90% psychology and how the

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7:15

The Strategy of Survival: 12 Years a Slave (Solomon...

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2026/02/09

Imagine waking up in a cell, your identity erased, owned by a stranger. This isn't just history; it's a masterclass in psychological warfare. Today, we break down Solomon Northup’s 12 Years a Slave to reveal the mental framework he used to endure the unendurable. We explore the "Invisible Market" and how to protect your mind when your reality crumbles.Enjoyed this? Unlock the full strategy—including the Stockdale Paradox and the Marvel Entertainment case study—by upgrading to Momentum Premium.Become

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7:03

Why "Good" Is The Enemy of "Great" (Jim Collins)

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2026/02/08

Why do most businesses never reach their full potential? It’s not incompetence—it’s because they settle for "good."In today’s briefing, we analyze the 1% of companies that made the leap to greatness. We explore why charismatic "celebrity CEOs" negatively correlate with success, introduce the concept of "Level 5 Leadership," and explain why you must pick your team before you pick your strategy.Enjoyed this? Unlock the full masterclass to learn the Stockdale Paradox and the 3-step action plan on

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28:07

Masterclass: Is Your Net Zero Pledge a Lie? (Robert...

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2026/02/07

Welcome to your masterclass on the future of carbon accountability. Today, we deconstruct the "E-Liability" framework proposed by accounting legend Robert Kaplan. We move beyond the flawed "Scope 3" estimates to a system that tracks carbon like a financial cost.Inside this episode:• The Fatal Flaw: Why current GHG Protocols incentivize using "industry averages" over actual innovation.• The Backpack Theory: How to pass carbon liability down the supply chain using the "VAT" model.• Case Study: How

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7:02

Is Your Net Zero Pledge a Lie? (Robert S. Kaplan,...

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2026/02/07

Do you trust the profit numbers Apple reports? Yes, because of financial accounting. But do you trust their carbon footprint? You shouldn't. Today, we expose why 90% of Fortune 500 "Net Zero" pledges are based on hallucinated data and estimates rather than reality. We introduce the "E-Liability" system—a revolutionary framework that shifts climate action from astrology to astronomy.Enjoyed this? Unlock the full masterclass on implementing the E-Liability model, the Tata Steel case study, and the

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7:28

The 48 Laws: Are You a Player or a Pawn? (Robert Greene)

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2026/02/06

It’s 1661. You throw a lavish party for the King to show your devotion. The next day, you’re thrown in prison for life. Why? Because you committed the cardinal sin of power: You outshone the master.Today, we decode the ruthless reality of Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power. We explore why competence can be dangerous, why power is as amoral as gravity, and how to stop being a naïve pawn in someone else's game.Enjoyed this? Upgrade to Momentum Premium to unlock the full 'Shield, Sword, and Crown'

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Masterclass: The 48 Laws: Are You a Player or a Pawn?...

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2026/02/06

Welcome to your Masterclass on The 48 Laws of Power. This isn't a leadership seminar; it is a field manual for social survival. In this deep dive, Ryan and Emily dismantle the most controversial book in our library to give you a tactical operating system for the modern world.We break the 48 laws down into three essential phases: The Shield (Defense), The Sword (Offense), and The Crown (Maintenance). You’ll learn why 'Formlessness' saved Netflix from Blockbuster's fate, how to use 'Strategic Absence'

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6:41

How to Turn Your Triggers Into a GPS for Growth...

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2026/02/05

Ever felt your pulse spike or your vision narrow because of a simple comment? That’s not just stress—it’s a "trailhead" to your past. Today, we explore David Richo’s groundbreaking work on emotional triggers. Learn why we often react to "ghosts" instead of reality and how to identify the "Five A’s" that drive your defensiveness. Stop being a victim of your own nervous system and start using your reactions as the most precise diagnostic tool for personal mastery you will ever own. Enjoyed this? This

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5:55

Think Faster: How to Master the Art of Talking on the...

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2026/02/04

Ever had your brain go blank when a boss asks a surprise question in a meeting? You’re not alone. While most of us prepare for the big pitch, our success is often decided in the spontaneous moments we can't rehearse. Today, we’re unpacking Matt Abrahams' 'Think Faster, Talk Smarter' to help you conquer the 'Perfectionism Paradox' and manage the anxiety of being put on the spot. Learn why 'daring to be dull' is the secret to high-impact communication and get a sneak peek at the framework used by

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7:23

One Piece of Advice to Change Your Life? (Richard Reed)

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2026/02/03

We are drowning in information but starving for wisdom. In today’s briefing, we explore Richard Reed’s radical 'Distillation Principle.' After selling Innocent Drinks for $500 million, Reed went on a global quest to ask Bill Clinton, Jony Ive, and Judi Dench one question: 'What is your single most valuable piece of advice?' Discover how a simple binary choice—the 'Yes/No Bin'—can cut through the analysis paralysis holding you back and help you find your own 'remarkable truth.' Want to master the

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6:48

Rise of the Robots: Surviving the AI Job Revolution...

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2026/02/01

We used to think the robots were only coming for the assembly lines. We were told that a "knowledge economy" degree was our ultimate safety net. But as AI accelerates, that safety net is shredding. Fast. In today’s 5-minute briefing on Martin Ford’s "Rise of the Robots," we look beyond the assembly line to the core threat facing white-collar professionals. Discover why the "traditional" safe career paths—law, medicine, and programming—are suddenly vulnerable, and why the shift from a labor-intensive

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5:40

Thinking Strategically: Win the game of mental chess...

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2026/01/31

In 1983, the American yacht Liberty lost a massive lead in the America’s Cup because the skipper played it safe instead of playing it smart. He didn't understand a fundamental rule of game theory: when you're ahead, your only goal is to neutralize your opponent's gambles. In today's 5-minute briefing on the seminal work Thinking Strategically by Avinash Dixit and Barry Nalebuff, we dive into the science of decision-making. Discover why your success is 100% dependent on the choices of others and how

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7:25

Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to...

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2026/01/30

We’ve been told for decades that the future of work is 'flat' and that middle managers are just expensive overhead—the 'frozen middle' that slows everything down. But what if the very people we’ve been trying to eliminate are actually the only ones who can save the modern organization? In today’s 5-minute briefing on 'Power to the Middle,' we challenge the corporate narrative that views managers as bureaucrats. Based on deep research from McKinsey partners, discover why the 'frozen middle' isn't a

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4:34

It's the Manager: Why you are losing your best people...

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2026/01/29

The old saying goes, "People join companies, but they quit managers." According to Gallup’s massive database of over 30 million employees, this isn't just a saying—it is a statistical fact. The single most important decision any company makes is who they name as manager.In today's 5-minute briefing on "It's the Manager," we explore the data that proves managers account for 70% of the variance in employee engagement.Discover why the era of the "Boss" (command and control) is dead, and why the new

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5:11

Dune: Why fear is the mind-killer (Frank Herbert)

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2026/01/28

We often read "Dune" as a classic Hero's Journey—the young prince who defeats the emperor. But Frank Herbert actually wrote it as a warning. His message was simple and terrifying: "Beware of heroes."In today's 5-minute briefing on the sci-fi masterpiece "Dune," we look beyond the sand and the spaceships to the core psychological lesson of the book: The Litany Against Fear.Discover why the ability to control your animal instincts in the face of danger is the only thing that separates a human from a

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4:13

Trust: The high-stakes fiction of finance and the...

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2026/01/27

Who gets to tell the story of a great fortune? In his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Trust," Hernan Diaz takes us into the heart of 1920s Wall Street to explore the life of Andrew Bevel, a man who didn't just play the market—he bent reality to his will.In today's 5-minute briefing, we explore the dual meaning of the title.Discover why "Trust" isn't just a financial instrument, but the fragile social contract that allows power to exist. We’ll look at how the stories we tell about money are often more

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