Mental Models  (English, Paperback, Hollins Peter)

How to think smarter, solve problems, with expert insight (even if you aren't one). Mental models are like giving a treasure map to someone lost in the woods. They provide instant understanding, context, and most importantly, a path to the end destination. Now imagine having such a map for all problems and decisions in your life. The person with a hammer only sees nails. Become the person with a hammer, saw, sander, drill, screwdriver, and axe. In this book you’ll find mental models for all walks of life: productivity, professional success, greater happiness, critical thinking, and decision-making. Mental Models: 30 Thinking Tools sheds light on true intelligence: it's not about knowledge and knowing the capitals of all the countries in the world. It's about how you think. Each mental model is a specific framework on how to think smart and with insight. You can approach the world by trying to analyze each piece of information separately, or you can learn mental models that do the work for you. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. So, find in this book the 30 Practical and applicable guidelines to think smarter, faster, and with expert insight.