Quick summaries of essential mental models
What: Break problems down to fundamental truths.
Why: Avoid assumptions and conventional wisdom.
What: Consider "and then what?"
Why: Avoid unintended consequences.
What: Think backwards to avoid failure.
Why: Often easier to prevent mistakes than achieve success.
What: Outputs circle back to influence inputs.
Why: Understand system behavior and dynamics.
What: Small changes = big effects.
Why: Maximize impact with minimal effort.
What: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
Why: Comprehensive situational overview.