The moment of maximum leverage
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The moment of maximum leverage
In essence, leverage refers to making something light by raising it in a specific manner—using a lever.
Shane Parrish • The Great Mental Models Volume 2: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
... See moreLeverage is the force multiplier of the world, the principle that allows the small to move the large and the few to influence the many. It’s the idea that a little force, strategically applied, can yield outsize outputs.
The key is to use leverage wisely and judiciously by understanding the systems you want to influence and considering the second- a
Leverage is achieving results significantly greater than the force you put in. Isn’t this what we all want in life? Think of written language: a way to leverage what people have learned in the past so that we don’t have to relearn everything from scratch with each new generation. Or consider standardization of processes, which gives companies lever
... See moreShane Parrish • The Great Mental Models Volume 2: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Why you probably have a low leverage career (and how to create more leverage)
Rick Foersternewsletter.thewayofwork.com
In general, strategic leverage arises from a mixture of anticipation, insight into what is most pivotal or critical in a situation, and making a concentrated application of effort.