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The Great Mental Models Volume 3: Systems and Mathematics

A Look Inside Volume 3

The secret to better decision-making is learning things that won’t change. Mastering a small number of versatile concepts with broad applicability enables you to rapidly grasp new areas, identify patterns, and understand how the world works. Don’t waste your time on knowledge with an expiry date – focus on the fundamentals.

In part one, you’ll learn mental models from systems, helping you see unexpected connections and avoid costly mistakes. In part two, you’ll learn mental models from mathematics that reveal logical patterns in the world. This isn’t your high school math class.

See a sample chapter on Critical Mass

Click here to download a free chapter in PDF.


Where to Order

United StatesKindle | Audible | Hardcover | Bookshop.org | Barnes & Noble
AustraliaKindle | Audible
CanadaKindle | Audible
FranceKindle | Audible
IndiaKindle
ItalyKindle
United KingdomKindle | Audible

Have you seen The Great Mental Models Volume 1:
General Thinking Concepts?

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Real World Reviews

Here is what some people have said about The Great Mental Models Volume 2 so far:

“Each entry in the series is stronger than the last. This is my favourite entry in the series so far.”

– Adam, FS Member




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