Name: Upstream
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Author: Dan Heath

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Chapter 1 The Parable of the River.

Move from reacting (Downstream) to preventing (Upstream). Overcome "Problem Blindness" where bad outcomes feel normal. Escape "Tunneling" caused by st…

Chapter 2 Barrier 1 - Problem Blindness. 🔒

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Chapter 3 Barrier 2 - Lack of Ownership. 🔒

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Chapter 4 Barrier 3 - Tunneling. 🔒

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Chapter 5 Uniting the Right People. 🔒

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Chapter 6 The Early Warning System. 🔒

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Chapter 7 Measurement and The Ghost Victory. 🔒

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Chapter 8 Conclusion: Become an Upstream Thinker. 🔒

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Upstream

We love heroes who save the day, but ignore those who

prevent disaster. Heath explores barriers like "Problem

Blindness" and "Tunneling" that keep us reactive. Learn to

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