2. mental models

Pygmalion Effect

The "Pygmalion Effect" (sometimes called the "Rosenthal Effect" or, in sports and education, the "coach effect" or "teacher effect") is a psychological phenomenon that describes how higher expectations placed on individuals—by coaches, teachers, managers, or other authority figures—can lead to improved performance, while lower

Kidlin’s Law: If you write a problem down clearly and specifically, you have just solved 50% of it.

To add is folly - to abstain, wise; subtract, divine. - Val Delane (from Goodreads review of Antifragile)

Pareto Principle (the 80/20 rule): In many situations, 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.

The Law of Triviality: People give disproportionate attention to trivial issues.

Sunk Cost Fallacy: Evaluate based on future value, not past investment.

Ask: "If this opportunity came to us brand new today, with everything we now know, would we pursue it?"

Gilbert’s Law: When you take on a task, finding the best ways to achieve the desired result is always your responsibility.

Parkinson’s Law: Tasks expand to fill available time. Tight deadlines = peak efficiency.

Wilson’s Law: If you prioritize knowledge and intelligence, the money will continue to come.

Chase knowledge, not money. The money always follows.