The Library

Mental Models

A curated collection of "Tools for Thought." These are the timeless frameworks I use to decipher the world, make decisions, and solve problems.

Thinking

First Principles

Boil things down to the most fundamental truths and reason up from there.

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Problem Solving

Inversion

Avoid stupidity rather than seeking brilliance. Turn problems upside down.

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Decision Making

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative that you give up when making a choice.

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Productivity

Pareto Principle

80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes. Focus on the vital few.

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Decision Making

Second-Order Thinking

Ask 'And then what?' to understand the long-term consequences of a decision.

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