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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts

Shane Parrish, Rhiannon Beaubien
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The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Shane Parrish, Rhiannon Beaubien

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

216

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

2010s

Topic
Philosophy

Business & Economics

Psychology
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts by Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien offers individuals a collection of mental models to enhance decision-making and critical thinking. These models are drawn from various disciplines, equipping readers with frameworks to address complex problems and improve their understanding of the world.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

9,255 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts by Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien offers insightful frameworks for enhancing decision-making. Critics praise its clarity and practicality, though some find it repetitive. The book's accessibility makes it a valuable tool for those new to mental models, despite occasional depth limitations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts?

Readers who appreciate The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts are likely curious thinkers who enjoy exploring frameworks like those in Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman or Atomic Habits by James Clear, aiming to enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills using diverse mental models.

4.1

9,255 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

216

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

2010s

Topic
Philosophy

Business & Economics

Psychology
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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