1. Mental Models: Mastermind Framework
- First Principles Thinking: Break everything down to its core truths. Strip away assumptions and get to the raw facts—then build solutions from scratch. It’s not what’s been done, but what makes sense.
- Inversion: Instead of asking, "How do I win?" I ask, "How do I avoid losing?" Eliminate failure points first, then optimize.
- Probabilistic Thinking: Nothing’s guaranteed. I weigh options like a chessboard, always playing the odds and preparing for contingencies. If Plan A fails, Plan B is already loading.
2. Processing Information: Filtering the Noise
- Prioritization: Not every piece of info deserves my energy. I filter by relevance, impact, and timing. If it’s not actionable or useful? Delete.
- Context Mastery: I zoom out for the bigger picture, then zoom in for the details. Big decisions come from understanding the macro; execution happens in the micro.
- Pattern Recognition: Data, behaviors, or trends—I spot recurring patterns and leverage them to predict outcomes.
3. Finding Solutions: The Villain Playbook
- Reframe the Problem: The question isn’t "Why is this happening?" but "How do I use this to my advantage?"
- Test, Break, Iterate: Solutions aren’t final. I try, fail fast, learn, and adapt. Every failure sharpens the blade.
- Strategic Laziness: I don’t reinvent the wheel if I can steal—uh, adapt—a proven idea. Efficiency is key.
- Leverage Resources: Knowledge, people, tools—I pull strings and connect dots others overlook. Why do everything yourself when you can make the world work for you?