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The Great Mental Models Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts Kindle Edition

by Shane Parrish (Author), Rhiannon Beaubien (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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**Wall Street Journal National Best Seller**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, 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.Upgrade your mental toolbox and get the first volume today!Here's what people have to say about the book. "I'm really glad this exists in the world and I can see that I will be recommending it often." — Matt Mullenweg, founder and CEO of Automattic
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    9 October 2019
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    The Great Mental Models
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"I'm really glad this exists in the world and I can see that I will be recommending it often." — Matt Mullenweg, founder and CEO of Automattic

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Farnam Street (FS) is one of the world’s fastest growing websites, dedicated to helping our readers master the best of what other people have already figured out.We curate, examine and explore the timeless ideas and mental models that history’s brightest minds have used to live lives of purpose. Our readers include students, teachers, CEOs, coaches, athletes, artists, leaders, followers, politicians and more. They’re not defined by gender, age, income, or politics but rather by a shared passion for avoiding problems, making better decisions, and lifelong learning.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07P79P8ST
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Latticework Publishing Inc. (9 October 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5651 KB
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    Shane Parrish is an entrepreneur, investor, and the wisdom seeker behind the popular website Farnam Street where he writes about hidden insights that you can use in life and business.

    Parrish is a regular speaker and his work has been featured in places like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Economist. His popular "Brain Food" newsletter is sent out to over 600k people each week and his podcast, The Knowledge Project, is one of the top in the world.

    Parrish’s popular online course, Decision by Design, has helped thousands of executives, leaders, and managers worldwide learn the repeatable behaviors that improve decision-making results in the real world.

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glaS
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in India on 19 November 2023
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Kindly version - I liked how Shane has put together various mental models in a organized reader friendly way. Filled with loads of wisdom. Highly recomended.
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manish
4.0 out of 5 stars Starts the journey to explore human behavior..
Reviewed in India on 13 March 2021
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It was a good read.. enjoyed it thoroughly.. onto the next one.. though I must admit, the examples provided were very insightful and facilitated the message very effectively..
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Digital Panache
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply fantastic
Reviewed in India on 6 October 2023
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This book makes you a better observer and a better assessor of situations. It’s a must read for all those who are involved in analysing situations.
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sarthak sengupta
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart and crisp!
Reviewed in India on 18 May 2023
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Author has promised some ideas without much complexity and delivered it. Each and every idea is worth discussing and really liked the book. Looking for volume 2.
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DHANANCHEZIYAN S
3.0 out of 5 stars Good one but difficult to grasp few concepts
Reviewed in India on 14 August 2023
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Few concepts are not understandable in laymen terms.. but gives different perspective of thinking in few ways as topic suggests.
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Aparna Kumar
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful print and a great read
Reviewed in India on 15 July 2021
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The quality of the book is 1st class. The reading experience is worth every penny if you choose to buy the hardbound book over the digital format. 10/10 would recommend.
If you're looking to buy this book, you probably know the quality of content from Shane Parrish, so I am not getting into that, but for those exploring, this is a great sneak peek into fantastic minds.
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Not So Avid Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in India on 21 January 2021
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However, some loss of format on Kindle leads to some confusion on the content's placement and purpose.
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Pranay G.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for all curious thinkers
Reviewed in India on 25 March 2023
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I would recommend this book for really everyone (including children). It is a 3 volume set that will for sure invoke curiosity and a different perspective of looking at problems and looking at life. Must read!
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Wolfgang Babcock
5.0 out of 5 stars Bring you new ideas
Reviewed in Canada on 29 March 2023
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Read easily, bring you to new ideas
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Matheus
5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Book!
Reviewed in Brazil on 9 November 2022
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incredible. changed the way i think!!
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Isaque
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, worth reading..
Reviewed in the United States on 18 January 2022
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The book is great and it is worth pondering every single mental model he describes. You may already know some of them or even all of them but having it described and discussed before you sheds some lights on aspects of the model you may have ignored in your use of it. I was deeply enlightened by many of the book’s discussions. The use of stories of great men and women is well crafted in almost all discussions.

The only complaint I have is the naturalistic viewpoint that is preached in some parts of the book. I believe the author fails to apply the very thing he’s advocating for when he does that: a rational analysis of what is said. Take the Sagan example and do it by yourself, he throws one phrase from a scientist in the air as if the phrase was a scientific argument, which is clearly not. Note that the phrase in question is so damaging that it has been used many times to discredit important recent scientific discoveries.

Anyways, my 2 cents: focus on what the author do best and forget about his wandering into metaphysics.
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Odessa Champs
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on 14 December 2021
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Soy de la misma idea que los autores del libro: si no conocemos los fundamentos del mundo y nuestros modelos de pensamiento, no vamos a llegar muy lejos. Bastante disfrutable y con una estética muy sugerente. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
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Thomas Kohler
5.0 out of 5 stars life changing
Reviewed in Germany on 27 December 2023
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Gives a lot of clarity in thinking and unlocks potential. Helps me in private life and in my company, love it!
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