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Mastering the Velocity Mental Model: How to Prioritize Progress Over Speed

In today’s world, we often mix being busy with being effective. That’s where the velocity mental model comes in. Remember...

Exaptation Mental Model: How Uber, Microsoft, and Businesses Turn Old Ideas Into Breakthroughs

Innovation often comes from using things in new ways, not just inventing new things. This idea is called the exaptation...

How to Use the Evolution by Natural Selection Mental Model for Smarter Decisions

Some ideas are so powerful that once you learn them, you start seeing them everywhere. The evolution by natural selection...

What is the Regret Minimization Mental Model?

Imagine you’re at a big crossroads in your life or career. You’re unsure about jobs, relationships, or big financial risks...

What is The Apophenia Mental Model?

Ever seen a face in a cloud or thought a lucky ritual worked? You’ve just seen the apophenia mental model...

Mastering the Niche Mental Model: A Strategic Guide for Focused Success

In today’s fast-paced digital world, making decisions is tough due to too much information and crowded markets. Mastering the niche...

Campbell’s Law Mental Model: The Dark Side of Metric Fixation

Companies like Facebook, schools, and healthcare systems use performance metrics to make decisions. But when these numbers become the only...

The Hedonic Treadmill Mental Model: Why Happiness Resets After Success

Getting a promotion, buying a dream home, or landing a luxury vacation can feel amazing at first. But, for most...

What is Murphy’s Law Mental Model?

Murphy’s Law mental model is more than a joke about life’s mishaps. It’s a key tool in managing risks, designing...

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