The Field Guide I Wish I Had In My 20s

The Field Guide I Wish I Had In My 20s

Hi, I'm Atticus. I help Silicon Valley Bank, NRG Energy, and other major companies understand the hidden biases and mental models that drive customer decisions.

My work in behavioral economics uses the systematic testing methods pioneered by Google, Apple, and Netflix: identify patterns, test different approaches, and implement only what demonstrably works.

After years of applying these frameworks to generate millions in business value, I discovered they're even more powerful when used to improve personal decision-making.

WHAT THIS RESOURCE GUIDE OFFERS

This site is a practical toolkit addressing the critical skills our education system overlooks:

  • Building a meaningful career
  • Managing money effectively
  • Making better decisions
  • Maintaining physical and mental health
  • Creating lasting relationships

Each section contains frameworks that counter cognitive biases, apply proven mental models, and bypass the common decision traps that derail most people.

Everything here has been rigorously tested. I've discarded anything that doesn't produce measurable results in real life.

I've done the experimental work so you can skip years of costly trial and error.

START HERE

  • The Decision Framework - A system for making high-stakes choices while accounting for cognitive biases
  • Career Positioning Canvas - How to find the intersection of your skills, market demand, and personal fulfillment
  • The Financial Independence Roadmap - Evidence-based steps to build wealth without the financial jargon

Better Decisions | Data-Driven Frameworks for Career & Life

This toolkit brings together actionable strategies for the areas that matter most:

  • Build Your Career - Strategic frameworks for navigating your professional path
  • Master Your Money - Clear approaches to financial independence without the jargon
  • Make Better Decisions - Mental models that cut through complexity and uncertainty
  • Upgrade Your Health - Simple systems for sustainable wellbeing
  • Build Better Relationships - Communication tools that strengthen your connections

Every resource here comes from a blend of professional expertise, personal experimentation, and rigorous research.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to optimize an already successful life, you'll find something valuable here.

Where would you like to begin?

The Blog

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