[Read5for5 📚] Thinking Models: 5 Little-Known Concepts to Navigate the World
“If you want to change the world, start with yourself.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Hi friends,
This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp 👋
We are excited to start Day 3 of the 5 Day Reading Challenge 📚✨ Here are three good articles we choose, so when you finish reading any of them or any article you want, share it on Twitter with the hashtag, "#read5for5"! Let's read good articles together and connect with like-minded people🤝
Today's Reading List 📚
(1) Thinking Models: 5 Little-Known Concepts to Navigate the World by Chris Meyer (7 mins)
Thinking models, such as the Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization and the SARA Model for problem-solving, are cognitive tools that simplify decision-making but must be matched correctly to the context of the problem.
Mental models can help navigate conflicts and comprehend complex realities, but they're limited by their inherent simplifications, as highlighted by the Black Box and Map vs Territory models.
Despite their utility in reducing complexity, thinking models are prone to confirmation bias, underscoring the need for critical evaluation and adaptability in their application.
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(2) Leverage is brittle by Seth Godin (1 mins)
Debt amplifies financial gains and risks: A small increase in property value can yield high profits with a 20% down payment, but a minor decrease can lead to a total loss, and over-leveraging in business can make one vulnerable to competition and market changes.
In farming and supply chains, leverage increases vulnerability: Good weather and market conditions can lead to high profits, but any adversity can be catastrophic for leveraged farmers; similarly, lean inventory practices to maximize cash flow can collapse with a single delayed shipment.
Leverage influences short-term over long-term decisions: Investors may prefer short-term profits over long-term community well-being, as leverage makes the immediate returns more attractive, often at the cost of resilience and sustainability.
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(3) Establishing a Reading Habit by Nesma Nujum (4 mins)
The author reflects on how technology distracted her from reading, which was once a cherished hobby, and discusses the challenge of re-engaging with books in a digital world.
Key strategies for developing a reading habit include setting reading goals, fitting reading into daily life, tracking progress, and using technology like e-books and audiobooks as tools rather than distractions.
The article advocates for promoting reading as a source of pleasure and learning among all age groups, highlighting the need to find the right book to spark interest and the various benefits that reading offers.
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