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.
Read more →Decision Making7 min read
Inversion
Think backwards from failure or undesired outcomes to identify what to avoid and improve planning.
Read more →Self-Awareness8 min read
Circle of Competence
Know the boundaries of your knowledge and operate within areas where you have deep understanding.
Read more →Strategic Thinking10 min read
Second-Order Thinking
Consider consequences of consequences - what happens after what happens next.
Read more →Resource Allocation6 min read
Opportunity Cost
Every choice has a cost - what you give up by not choosing the next best alternative.
Read more →Complexity12 min read
Systems Thinking
Understand how parts of a system interact and influence each other over time.
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