Sophros
Free 7-Day Micro-Course

Essential Mental Models

Upgrade your thinking with core mental models.

Day 1

Inversion

Solve difficult problems by thinking about them backwards.

Day 2

First Principles Thinking

Break complex problems down to their most basic truths.

Day 3

Second-Order Effects

Look past immediate consequences to anticipate long-term results.

Day 4

The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)

Focus on the vital few inputs that drive the majority of outcomes.

Day 5

Occam's Razor

Favor the simplest explanation over the complex one.

Day 6

Opportunity Cost

Understand what you give up when you choose a specific course of action.

Day 7

Compounding

Harness the exponential power of small, consistent gains over time.