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

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

A collection of five intriguing Zen stories that all come down to one crucial lesson: There’s really nothing to see here.

A reflection on Chesterton’s Fence, a cautioning principle about reforms. How can we steer clear of the law of unintended consequences?

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #11

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #10

A reflection on St George in Retirement Syndrome, a sneaky condition that can make us addicted to solving increasingly trivial problems.

A deep dive into five inspiring quotes by Naval Ravikant. How does his practical philosophy translate to lasting change?

A brief reflection about three ideas on changing your mind: Endowment Effect, Updating Your Mind and Progress.

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

A collection of some of the most thought-provoking fables, parables and other stories with a moral. What do they mean to you?

A collection of investment quotes that are about more than just finance. Fom Warren Buffett to Nassim Taleb and Naval Ravikant.