Luca Dellanna

Some reviews of Luca's previous books "This book is like a magnificent suspension bridge, linking the science of the human brain to the practical craft of applying it in everyday life. I loved it." – Rory Sutherland, Ogilvy's Vice Chairman “So insightful with common sense applications of Complexity and the ability to communicate clearly!!” – Bob Klapetzky. “A SUPERB book [...] by one of the profound thinkers in our field [behavioral economics].” – Michal G. Bartlett What's ergodicity, and why it matters? "The Most Important Property to Understand in Probability, in Life, in Anything." – Nassim Nicholas Taleb on ergodicity. "I think the most under-rated idea is ergodicity." – David Perell, author. Is ergodicity the most important concept in decision-making and behavioral sciences? (Yes.) Is it relevant for you in your daily life? (Yes.) Is it possible to explain it so simply that a grandma or a high-schooler can understand it? (Yes.) Even if they know nothing about maths? (Yes.) That's because ergodicity is an important idea with so many practical applications. Sadly, most books describe it in a very technical way, making it inaccessible to most people. In this short book, 6-times author Luca Dellanna describes ergodicity as simply as possible. You will read stories about how not knowing about it destroyed his cousin’s career as a skier, or how misunderstanding it caused additional deaths during the pandemic. You will learn how to spot situations in which ergodicity matters and the three strategies to react appropriately. The book is approximately 169 pages long, of which 143 are pure content and the rest tables of content, etc. Who is this book for? This book is for readers interested in growing themselves, their career, or their business, and who want to learn about ergodicity and its practical applications without having to understand its mathematical foundation. No mathematical knowledge is required, only a high-school level understanding of English. Readers who want to master the theory and mathematical foundation of ergodicity are better off reading a more formal manuscript. This book is not a substitute for it, but a complement. About the author Luca Dellanna is the author of 6 books. He is a researcher in complexity science and emergent behaviors, and an operational excellence consultant. He spoke at Nudgestock and regularly teaches risk management in masters. His personal website is Luca-Dellanna.com and his Twitter is @DellAnnaLuca.

Definitions, Examples, And Implications, As Simple As Possible

Ergodicity

"This book is like a magnificent suspension bridge, linking the science of the human brain to the practical craft of applying it in everyday life. I loved it." - Rory Sutherland "A SUPERB book [...] by one of the profound thinkers in our field [behavioral economics]." - Michal G. Bartlett "Luca's book was so helpful to my work. Opened my eyes up to some more reasons why change is so hard." - Chris Murman ON THE BOOK Why do you sometimes do things which are bad for you? Why are there some items on your to-do list that you keep procrastinating over and over? And what can you do about it? Luca answers these questions and then some more, in what is probably the most comprehensive and densely-packed book you'll ever read on human behavior. More importantly, Luca does not only provide answers, but also practical tips to get you to do what you set your mind to. The book starts with observations of daily-life behavior. Then, it dissects our behavior from many lenses - neurology, risk management, evolution, complex systems - and distills the principles that guide human behavior, including the overarching one that gives the name to the book, "The Control Heuristic." Luca then converts these principles into practical steps that he applied to his life, and that will help you fight resistance to change. This is not your typical book telling stories about human behavior. Instead, it is a densely-packed analysis of human behavior from the perspectives that matter the most, and a set of practical, actionable rules guiding human behavior Reviews of Luca's previous books "Absolutely brilliant." - Alberto Pisanello "One of the best works I have read in that matter (I have read a few) and it's surprising how realistically he depicts the condition." - Manel Vilar (on Luca's book on autism) "A very thoughtful piece of writing, deep and wiring!" - David Krejca "A game changer" - Adam English "I am amazed at Luca Dellanna's ability to observe, compile, and articulate 99 very actionable life principles here. Each chapter describes the rule in a way that makes you think and then summarizes the Action. It's filled with DEEP insights yet VERY readable." - Theresia Tanzil "A tremendously useful book. If you apply the book sincerely, your outlook and understanding of what is happening in your life (especially the portions where you are struggling) will change." - Balaji Srinivasan "A profound, useful and insightful book" - Lorenzo Dragani "This guy! Luca is amazing. So insightful with common sense applications of complexity and the ability to communicate clearly!!" - Bob Klapetzky

The Nature of Human Behavior, 2nd Edition

The Control Heuristic

"I am amazed at Luca Dellanna's ability to observe, compile, and articulate 99 very actionable life principles here. Each chapter describes the rule in a way that makes you think and then summarizes the Action. It's filled with DEEP insights yet VERY readable." - Theresia Tanzil Absolutely brilliant. You might have grasped some of these concepts before but having them structured and in writing makes all the difference [...] I will surely recommend it to friends and co-workers. - Alberto Pisanello A very thoughtful piece of writing, deep and wiring!" - David Krejca "Luca Dellanna's new book "100 Truths" is super tight! [...] Practical, directional advice." - Hari Meyyappan “100 Truths has been a game changer.” - Adam English "A thoughtfully written book in very straightforward language." - A.L. Peevey "Very good book. Read it in in two evenings. Great insights straight to the point (not the usual self-help babble). Highly recommended." BOOK DESCRIPTION I wasted years of my life because I did not know its rules. I did not know the rules of relationships, of careers, of health, of happiness. Then, through hard work, talking with mentors, and trial & error, I uncovered some of them. Now, I lay these rules out for you. In this book, you will find 100 of the lessons I learnt. It will still require hard work from your side to internalize them and put into practice, but at least I hope to make this process easier for you, by letting you to avoid committing the same mistakes as I did. SOME OF THE CHAPTERS INSIDE Problems grow the size needed for you to acknowledge them. Taking a course of action makes it easier to take it again, for better or for worse. Other people’s expectations aren’t your problem. Hating those who despise what you want will prevent you from obtaining it. Discipline is freedom. Extraordinary people are extraordinarily selective. Successful people, at some point in their life, committed to the hard choice. Self-respect is the compass for change that matters. The standards you have today determine the life you will have in a few years People are extremely good at succeeding at their priorities and extremely dishonest about them. Your problems aren’t different. Listening is about not projecting your own world-views. ... and 86 more.

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100 Truths You Will Learn Too Late

“Luca’s book was so helpful to my work. Opened my eyes up to some more reasons why change is so hard.”– Chris Murman on Luca's first book. This book is for you if: - You like books dense of information - You appreciated books such as Taleb's Antifragile - You understand or are willing to accept that the world is dynamic, and that understanding how something changes is more important than understanding how something works now. - You do not like usual business/self-help books which provide solutions which only work in the short-term - You understand that some effort is needed in order to achieve long-lasting improvement This book is not for you if: - You are easily triggered by ideas you do not like - You want a simple book which will magically solve all your problems "The Power of Adaptation" focuses on the topic of adaptation as the main force shaping the world as we know it. However, adaptation is an emergent process and thus cannot be understood with narratives nor it can be acted upon directly. This book aims to describe the basic phenomena which weave together into what we perceive as adaptation and to provide a guide to help the readers practicing the four behaviors that will help him harness, rather than fight, change.

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