Mental models and frameworks guide the way we make decisions in everyday life -- but what are they, where do we get them, and how can we make sure we're not sticking with outdated defaults?
The Cheat Sheet:- Mental models are our beliefs about ourselves, the world, and everything in it.
- Our mental models are made up of past experiences, misunderstandings, incomplete facts, and intuitive perceptions -- as a result, every mental model has shortcomings.
- Our mental models influence our actions, and our actions influence our mental models.
- Unhelpful mental models of the world can lead us to making bad decisions and taking ineffective actions; helpful mental models move us forward in life. We need to make sure we're using the right tool for the right job.
- Even outdated mental models aren't entirely valueless if we know how to adapt their relevant aspects to updated ones.
- And so much more...
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