Billionaire Mark Cuban made an observation that stuck with me:

“Most people won't put in the time to get a knowledge advantage.”

Notice he didn't say “can't”—he said “won't.”

Success isn't reserved for the naturally gifted. In an age where nearly all human knowledge is at our fingertips, the only real barrier is the willingness to learn deliberately and consistently.

Instead of falling into aimless doomscrolling, you need a system for acquiring knowledge—one that's intentional, efficient, and aligned with your goals.

Today, I'm going to show you that system.

SUPERHUMAN SCORING

In every edition of System Sunday, I assess the featured system across three superhuman dimensions: impact, setup, and maintenance.

Unlike your typical review, I focus on factors that influence personal growth. Get to know the evaluation system.

Impact (9.5/10)

Imagine:

• Walking into any meeting completely prepared, armed with unique insights that make people take notice.
• Nailing that interview because you understand the industry better than any other candidate.
• Spotting opportunities others miss, whether in your career, investments, or entrepreneurial ventures.

These aren't just hypotheticals. These strategies helped me build an audience of over 2.25 million followers in 2.5 years (love you!) and a 7-figure business.

Here's how to get your own knowledge advantage.

Setup (7.5/10)

1. Build a Personal Personal Board of Advisors

Behind every great professional is a series of great coaches or mentors.

These can be direct, in-person advisors or experts you learn from indirectly (by reading their work).

Try this: Choose 5 world-class mentors and study their work for 30 mins each week.

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2. The Barbell Learning Method (Thanks, Marc Andreessen!)

Focus on either timeless wisdom (50+ year-old books) or cutting-edge information (0-6 months old). Skip everything in between. 

Popular old books have stood the test of time. New information keeps you on the cutting edge. 

Try this: Start with one classic (like Marcus Aurelius' Meditations) and one current industry report this month.

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3. Turn Dead Time into Gold (N.E.T. Learning)

N.E.T. (No Extra Time) is a concept I learned from Tony Robbins.

Turn otherwise wasted moments—commutes, workouts, chores—into learning opportunities.

Try this: Download one audiobook and listen during your next workout or commute.

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4. Make AI Your Research Assistant (Part 1)

Most value comes from a small set of core concepts.

Prompt the 80/20 Principle with ChatGPT to focus on high-impact learning (rather than getting lost in details).

Try this: Ask ChatGPT: “What 20% of concepts in [field] would give me 80% of understanding?”

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5. The Feynman Technique, AI-Enhanced

Prompt the Feynman Technique with ChatGPT to test understanding.

Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman knew: If you can't conceptualize it simply, you don't understand it.

Try this: Ask ChatGPT: “Explain [blockchain] as if I'm a 3rd-grader.”

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6. Think like Elon (Sort of) with First Principles

This is Elon Musk's secret weapon:

Break complex problems into their fundamental elements, then rebuild solutions from scratch. 

(He deconstructed rocket costs to basics and built them in-house with reusable parts— slashing expenses.)

Try this: Before accepting conventional wisdom, ask ChatGPT, “What are the fundamental truths of [insert topic]? How would Elon Musk think about this with First Principles?”

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Maintenance (7.0/10)

Monthly maintenance is crucial. Review your information sources (e.g., accounts you follow, shows you watch, books you read, even conversations you have) and ask:

• Which ones consistently deliver value?
• Which feel like empty calories? 
• Are you actually applying what you learn?

Do that quick audit every month and adjust. The best knowledge strategy is the one you'll actually use.

BRINGING IT HOME

There you have it— 6 strategies to get a knowledge advantage.

As Naval Ravikant wisely notes, “The ability to learn, the means of learning, the tools of learning, are abundant and infinite. It's the desire that's incredibly scarce.”

You're already ahead of the game just by reading this. While others are passively consuming whatever shows up in their feed, you're being intentional about your growth. That's huge.

Keep learning, keep growing, and let me know how these strategies serve you.

All systems go,

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