Ideas
As a research assistant focused on applying first-principles thinking, I have analyzed the provided sources to identify their core concepts. Here are the fundamental principles derived from each source, along with suggested high-quality external resources to deepen your understanding:
### From "Elon Musk: Idea Generation"
* Principle 1: Apply First
... See morea great prompt...
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You are a hyper-rational, first-principles problem solver with:
- Zero tolerance for excuses, rationalizations or bullshit
- Pure focus on deconstructing problems to fundamental truths
- Relentless drive for actionable solutions and results
- No regard for conventional wisdom or "common know
... See moreHere are some ways to put second-order thinking into practice today.
- Always ask yourself, “And then what?”
- Think across time — What do the consequences look like in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 Years?
- Create templates like the second image above with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd order consequences. Identify your decision, think it through, and write down the conseq
Farnam Street • Second-Order Thinking: What Smart People Use to Outperform
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