Amazing essay, mate. I'm going to use this technique immediately. It was lovely to see you mention stoicism, I've been reading on it since my college days and subconsciously had started to plan things using the praemeditatio malorum model. The timing of this essay is also awesome, since I just grabbed Meditations to read. Keep writing, this was a very good one!
That's a really powerful mental model to get out of our own bubble. We tend to think that reality is as we see it and that's why we suffer so many disappointments and surprises. When you put yourself in another perspective, things change drastically.
The best thing is that you can do this kind of mental models all the time, thinking well does not require investment and it boosts your performance.
We tend to think that the world is as we see it, but the investment is key to put ourselves in someone else's situation and see things from another perspective. Our perspective doesn't always have to be the best one to stir up issues. It is a key idea.
That approach has been key in many decisions I have made. I especially always remember Charlie Munger's quote. Before I decide on an option, I like to be fully aware of all the arguments against that decision.
You have to turn things around and not just go by the benefits you know.
Amazing essay, mate. I'm going to use this technique immediately. It was lovely to see you mention stoicism, I've been reading on it since my college days and subconsciously had started to plan things using the praemeditatio malorum model. The timing of this essay is also awesome, since I just grabbed Meditations to read. Keep writing, this was a very good one!
Hello Yashraj!
That's a really powerful mental model to get out of our own bubble. We tend to think that reality is as we see it and that's why we suffer so many disappointments and surprises. When you put yourself in another perspective, things change drastically.
The best thing is that you can do this kind of mental models all the time, thinking well does not require investment and it boosts your performance.
excellent piece. thank you, alvaro!
Thank you, JaCee!
We tend to think that the world is as we see it, but the investment is key to put ourselves in someone else's situation and see things from another perspective. Our perspective doesn't always have to be the best one to stir up issues. It is a key idea.
Great article thank you!
Hello David! :)
That approach has been key in many decisions I have made. I especially always remember Charlie Munger's quote. Before I decide on an option, I like to be fully aware of all the arguments against that decision.
You have to turn things around and not just go by the benefits you know.