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Sep 21, 2023

Thinking is a fundamental aspect of human life, shaping our perceptions, decisions, and actions. However, without even realizing it, on a day to day basis, we fall back on using our minds in one or two set patterns. These patterns are called “Thinking Models”. We use these models to untangle tricky problems, develop creative ideas, and make informed decisions.

Our article today looks at 5 of these “Thinking Models”. Let’s dive in!

Today’s Theme: Thinking Models

Quote

When a certain worldview dominates your thinking, you’ll try to explain every problem you face through that worldview.

– James Clear

Article

Thinking Models: 5 Little-Known Concepts to Navigate the World

By Chris Meyer

Mental models have been all the rage in the past years. Investors such as Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett and Naval Ravikant credit them for their success. And for good reasons. In a world of information abundance, thinking models work as simplified and experience-based mental representations of how things work. They can help us process information by focusing on what’s relevant and ignoring information that is not.

https://themindcollection.com/thinking-models/

Questions

  • Which of the 5 models might you traditionally fall back upon?
  • Which would you like to learn more about? How will you do that?

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