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The Great Mental Models

General Thinking Concepts

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The Great Mental Models

By: Shane Parrish
Narrated by: 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. Career Success Decision-Making & Problem Solving Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Time Management & Productivity Business Career Thought-Provoking
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Information is good, but didn't include a single example of these models being applied to everyday life, or regular use cases. I walked away understanding the models, but with know clue where I could start applying them myself.

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Covers a few statistical and logical models to highlight why models are useful. Some good anecdotal examples to aid with recall, which is probably more appropriate for an audiobook than detailed examination.
I felt a little short-changed, but not a bad way to spend a few hours.

An interesting, if shallow, introduction.

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An exciting listen with moments of true intellectual epiphany. I can’t wait for the next in the series. Make it soon !

Brilliant, stimulating, big picture thinking.

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Really interesting and easily explain concepts which are often very complex topics. Would recommend

Really enjoyed it

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Narration is not always so clear. The stories are good, but the writer may want to use occam's razor principle to simplify them).

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