The Great Mental Models, Volume 1

Why I recommend it

This introduces useful ways to think through problems from more than one angle. It encourages us to question the first explanation that comes to mind.

What it changed in my thinking

Different problems need different tools. Asking what might fail or what happens next can reveal an assumption we’ve missed.

Who it’s useful for

Leaders, product builders, and curious readers interested in better decisions.

A tension or limitation

Knowing a model isn’t the same as understanding a situation. Let the evidence challenge the model.