6 mental shortcuts for smarter decisions (in 3 minutes)

[Image] Hey there, Ever feel like your brain's running on outdated software? Let's upgrade that mental operating system with 6 powerful thinking tools. Perfect for making smarter choices when you're juggling work, family, and everything in between. 1. The 80/20 Rule: - What 20% of your efforts bring 80% of your results? Focus there. - Example: Which few clients or projects drive most of your success? Prioritize them. 2. First Principles Thinking: - Strip away assumptions. What's the core problem you're really solving? - Ask "why" until you reach the fundamental truth, then build solutions from there. 3. Inversion: - Flip your perspective. Instead of "How do I achieve X?", ask "What's stopping me from achieving X?" - Aha moment: Struggling to find family time? Instead of asking "How can we spend more time together?", ask "What's eating up our time apart?" Then eliminate those obstacles. 4. Opportunity Cost: - Remember, saying "yes" to one thing means saying "no" to another. Choose wisely. - Consider not just the immediate cost, but what you're giving up in the long run. 5. Circle of Competence: - Know your strengths. Operate within them for best results. - Outsource or delegate tasks outside this circle to free up your time and energy. 6. Second-Order Thinking: - Consider the domino effect. What happens after the thing happens? - Short-term solutions often create long-term problems. Think two steps ahead. Quick Challenge: Pick one model and apply it to a decision you're facing this week. You might be surprised at the clarity it brings. Want to dive deeper? [LifeHack Membership helps you incorporate these directly with your goals]( - with personalized tailored-for-you guidance. Leon Founder & CEO @ LifeHack P.S. These models are game-changers, but they're just the tip of the iceberg. Explore more productivity boosters with [LifeHack Membership](. Achieve Your Goals with Lifehack All-Access LifeHack is an AI-powered life coach enhanced by human expertise, designed to help you set and achieve meaningful goals. We deliver custom strategies and daily action plans to help busy professionals turn aspirations into reality. [Learn More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( 2024 © LifeHack. All Rights Reserved. [Unsubscribe here]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom