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The key takeaways from "Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction" that entrepreneurs can implement in their businesses are:
1. Embrace uncertainty: Superforecasters understand that the world is complex and uncertain. They don't shy away from this reality but rather embrace it and use it to their advantage.
2. Break down complex problems: Superforecasters break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts. This allows them to tackle each part individually and gradually build up a comprehensive understanding of the problem.
3. Constantly update predictions: Superforecasters are not afraid to change their predictions when new information becomes available. They understand that predictions are not set in stone and should be updated as circumstances change.
4. Learn from mistakes: Superforecasters see mistakes not as failures but as opportunities to learn and improve. They constantly seek feedback and use it to refine their forecasting skills.
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Therefore, if 50,000 pianos need tuning once per year, and it takes two hours to tune one piano, that comes out to 100,000 total piano-tuning hours. If you divide that by the annual hours worked by one piano tuner, it comes out to 62.5 piano tuners in Chicago. Levitin found 83 listings for piano tuners in Chicago, but many of them were duplicates, such as businesses with more than one phone number. So, an accurate number is not known, but Levitin's calculation shows how close you can get.
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