The Great Mental Models
General Thinking Concepts
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Shane Parrish
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Shane Parrish
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The old saying goes, "To the man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail". But anyone who has done any kind of project knows a hammer often isn't enough.
The more tools you have at your disposal, the more likely you'll use the right tool for the job - and get it done right.
The same is true when it comes to your thinking. The quality of your outcomes depends on the mental models in your head. And most people are going through life with little more than a hammer.
Until now.
The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts is the first book in The Great Mental Models series designed to upgrade your thinking with the best, most useful and powerful tools so you always have the right one on hand.
This volume details nine of the most versatile all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making, your productivity, and how clearly you see the world. You will discover what forces govern the universe and how to focus your efforts so you can harness them to your advantage, rather than fight with them or, worse yet, ignore them.
©2019 Shane Parrish (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.You may also enjoy...
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Must read for the curious minded.
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This is good and you should buy it
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Another masterpiece by Shane
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Brilliant structure to complement your personal philosophy.
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Nailed it
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