A podcast episode that changed my life:
Modern Wisdom with George Mack (Mental Models 101)
I listened to this 5 years ago and still apply the lessons from it every day.
Here are 5 of my favorite mental models from the episode (that you can use to make better decisions):
Modern Wisdom with George Mack (Mental Models 101)
I listened to this 5 years ago and still apply the lessons from it every day.
Here are 5 of my favorite mental models from the episode (that you can use to make better decisions):
In this thread, we’ll cover:
1. What is a mental model?
2. My 5 favorite mental models from this episode
3. And the 7 habits to avoid in your 20s
Let’s dive in!
1. What is a mental model?
2. My 5 favorite mental models from this episode
3. And the 7 habits to avoid in your 20s
Let’s dive in!
First, what is a mental model?
In short, they are your OS for life.
You’re currently running multiple mental models—they control the decisions you make (and so dictate your actions & influence your outcomes.)
Here’s how they work:
In short, they are your OS for life.
You’re currently running multiple mental models—they control the decisions you make (and so dictate your actions & influence your outcomes.)
Here’s how they work:
Mental Model 1: Asymmetrical Risks & Opportunities
Some decisions have a lot more downside than upside.
And some have a lot more upside than downside.
Factor this into how you make decisions.
Here are two great examples:
Some decisions have a lot more downside than upside.
And some have a lot more upside than downside.
Factor this into how you make decisions.
Here are two great examples:
Mental Model 2: First, Second, & Third-Order Consequences
Every decision you make (and action you take) has a knock-on effect.
Understanding this is how you make any kind of lasting, meaningful progress in life.
Here’s how George explains it:
Every decision you make (and action you take) has a knock-on effect.
Understanding this is how you make any kind of lasting, meaningful progress in life.
Here’s how George explains it:
Mental Model 3: Life Is A Video Game
All growing up, I loved video games (Runescape being my all-time favorite.)
So I was instantly taken by the idea of life as a video game.
Here’s how to use it to reach your goals (and not quit early):
All growing up, I loved video games (Runescape being my all-time favorite.)
So I was instantly taken by the idea of life as a video game.
Here’s how to use it to reach your goals (and not quit early):
Mental Model 4: How To Use Your Time & Energy
Instead of comparing yourself to others, think about how you want to spend your time and energy.
This gives you instant clarity in any decision you want to make.
Here’s why:
Instead of comparing yourself to others, think about how you want to spend your time and energy.
This gives you instant clarity in any decision you want to make.
Here’s why:
Mental Model 5: Explore Terrain, Don’t Just Study The Map.
What’s the best option:
Planning all the actions you need to take or jumping in and taking action?
The answer might surprise you:
What’s the best option:
Planning all the actions you need to take or jumping in and taking action?
The answer might surprise you:
Finally, if you’re in your 20s (or any age for that matter), here’s what you should be avoiding:
That’s it!
Wild to think this episode is now 5 years old.
I loved revisiting it and there are so many golden nuggets inside.
Highly recommend.
Check out the full episode here:
youtu.be
Wild to think this episode is now 5 years old.
I loved revisiting it and there are so many golden nuggets inside.
Highly recommend.
Check out the full episode here:
youtu.be
Also, @george__mack & @ChrisWillx just released a new 2-hour episode nearly 5 years to the day since this one came out.
Grateful to have become friends with both of them during that time.
Can’t wait to dive into this on a long walk this weekend.
Watch it here:
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Grateful to have become friends with both of them during that time.
Can’t wait to dive into this on a long walk this weekend.
Watch it here:
youtu.be
Understanding mental models is how I built a 7-figure writing business while working a 9 to 5 on Wall Street.
But my first step was making $10k online as a ghostwriter (which completely broke my brain.)
Here’s a 5-day crash course on how to get started:
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But my first step was making $10k online as a ghostwriter (which completely broke my brain.)
Here’s a 5-day crash course on how to get started:
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Here are my original notes. Created date: May 7th, 2019.
This episode served 23-year-old me quite well.
This episode served 23-year-old me quite well.
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