Mental Models

Thinking tools for better decisions and clearer reasoning across all areas of life

Problem Solving9 min read

First Principles Thinking

Break down complex problems to fundamental truths and build solutions from the ground up.

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Decision Making7 min read

Inversion

Think backwards from failure or undesired outcomes to identify what to avoid and improve planning.

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Self-Awareness8 min read

Circle of Competence

Know the boundaries of your knowledge and operate within areas where you have deep understanding.

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Strategic Thinking10 min read

Second-Order Thinking

Consider consequences of consequences - what happens after what happens next.

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Resource Allocation6 min read

Opportunity Cost

Every choice has a cost - what you give up by not choosing the next best alternative.

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Complexity12 min read

Systems Thinking

Understand how parts of a system interact and influence each other over time.

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