Inversion: The Mental Model That Prevents Disasters

Inversion: The Mental Model That Prevents Disasters

Most people ask 'How do I succeed?' The wisest minds flip the question: 'What would guarantee failure?' This counterintuitive approach—called inversion—has prevented catastrophes, saved fortunes, and clarified decisions for centuries. Here's how to make it work for you.

The Funding Fork: How to Know Whether Your Business Needs Outside Money or Your Own Conviction

The decision to raise venture capital or bootstrap your company isn't really about money at all. It's about what kind of company you want to build, what kind of life you want to live, and what kind of risk you're genuinely prepared to carry.

The Council You Never Knew You Needed: Understanding AI Advisory Councils

Imagine having a boardroom of advisors available whenever you face a difficult decision — each bringing a distinct perspective, none with an agenda. This isn't science fiction. It's what an AI advisory council offers, and it might be the most underutilized tool for clearer thinking available today.

Second-Order Thinking: The Art of Seeing Around Corners

Most decisions fail not because we chose wrong, but because we only looked one move ahead. Second-order thinking is the discipline of asking 'and then what?' — and it separates reactive decision-makers from truly strategic ones.

The 80-Year-Old Test: Using Regret Minimization to Make Decisions You'll Be Proud Of

What would your future self think of today's choices? The regret minimization framework offers a surprisingly simple way to cut through complexity and make decisions aligned with your deepest values—before time makes the choice for you.