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Reading List: How to Think for Yourself (May 2022)

Explore my reading list with the most insightful books on critical thinking, decision-making, practical philosophy, mental models and more.

A collection of 25 interesting concepts on critical thinking, human nature and more. Make better sense of the world one idea at a time.

An exploration of The Mind Collection Model, my personal interpretation of a mental model designed to help us navigate the known unknowns.

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #8

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #7

A reflection on mental shortcuts and how their misapplication can inhibit problem-solving or lead to poor decision-making.

A reflection on the OODA Loop, a mental model designed to help us make fast decisions and act quickly – if it weren’t for our egos.

An exploration of seven principles on making recommendations and how to avoid the age-old Cassandra problem.

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #6

An exploration of the intelligence cycle, an age-old mental model for analysts to turn raw data into knowledge. Here’s how anyone can use it.

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #5