Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg & Lauren McCann Summary
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Unlock 300+ mental models that Wall Street Journal bestsellers use to outsmart cognitive biases. What thinking tool does DuckDuckGo's founder credit for his success? Discover the "super models" that James Clear and elite decision-makers use to see what others miss.
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Why Your Mental Toolkit Is Broken-And How to Fix It
Every day, you make thousands of decisions. Most of them are terrible. Not because you're careless, but because you're working with faulty mental equipment. Consider this: Why do smart people consistently make predictable mistakes? Why do experienced investors lose fortunes on obvious bubbles? Why do we keep touching the same hot stove, expecting different results? The answer lies not in intelligence but in the quality of our thinking frameworks. Mental models-cognitive shortcuts that create instant mental pictures of situations-offer a way out of this trap. These aren't abstract academic concepts but practical tools that transform how you analyze everything from career moves to dinner choices. Think of mental models as intellectual LEGO blocks. Each piece works independently, but their real power emerges when combined into complex structures. The concept of "opportunity cost" originated in economics, yet it illuminates why spending Saturday organizing your garage might be the worst decision of your week. "Critical mass" came from nuclear physics, but it explains why your neighborhood coffee shop suddenly has lines out the door while the identical one across town sits empty. These frameworks aren't taught systematically, even at elite universities. Most people stumble upon them through years of reading, professional experience, and conversations with experts across disciplines. This scattershot approach leaves massive gaps in thinking ability. The solution? Deliberately building a comprehensive mental model library, then practicing until application becomes automatic. Like a pianist mastering scales, you need repetition before these models become intuitive. The initial learning feels clunky-you'll consciously think "this is a sunk cost fallacy" or "I'm seeing confirmation bias here." With practice, this recognition happens instantaneously, allowing you to layer multiple models simultaneously for rich, multidimensional analysis.
Building From Foundational Truths and Testing Reality
How Framing Distorts Reality and Decision-Making
Understanding Others and Overcoming Attribution Errors
When Well-Intentioned Systems Produce Perverse Outcomes
Strategic Focus and the Power of Leverage
Contrarian Thinking and Building Sustainable Competitive Advantages
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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