Category: mental models
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Subtract First
If you’re like me, you’re constantly trying to get better at something, and often many things. Constantly trying to improve. This desire manifests in seeking improvements across many facets of life. Relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. Career. Physical fitness. Food habits and discipline. Sleep. Travel. Seeking new experiences. The list is often endless…
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Embracing Ambiguity
It can feel extremely satisfying to classify something into a bucket. In doing so, you can tap into any preexisting knowledge you may have in that category. You don’t have to start learning from scratch. In fact, identifying patterns and using heuristics are essential to making sense of the world. However, these shortcuts won’t always…