{"product_id":"the-great-mental-models-volume-3-systems-and-mathematics-hardcover","title":"The Great Mental Models, Volume 3: Systems and Mathematics - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShane Parrish\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRhiannon Beaubien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRosie Leizrowice\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eClear Thinking \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eFarnam Street founder, Shane Parrish. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The third book in the timeless Great Mental Models series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTime and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models-representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVolume 3 of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Mental Models \u003c\/i\u003eseries focuses\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eon systems and mathematics, simplifying more than twenty-four key concepts from these technical fields into easy-to-understand terms. It provides insights into the unseen mechanisms that influence our environment and teaches you how to apply these principles to benefit your life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome of the mental models covered in this book include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMargin of Safety\u003c\/i\u003e Engineers design for extremes, not averages. To create a robust system, ensure a meaningful gap between what the system is capable of handling and what it is required to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCompounding\u003c\/i\u003e The most powerful force in the universe can work in domains other than money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe law of diminishing returns\u003c\/i\u003e Inputs to a system lead to more output, up until a point where each further unit of input will lead to a decreasing amount of output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eRegression to the mean\u003c\/i\u003e Above- or below- average performance tends to correct towards the average over the long term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Mental Models\u003c\/i\u003e series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShane Parrish \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eClear Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e. He is an entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind the popular website Farnam Street, where he focuses on turning timeless insights into action. His work has been featured in nearly every major publication, including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e. His weekly newsletter, \u003ci\u003eBrain Food\u003c\/i\u003e, has captivated the minds of over half a million subscribers worldwide and his podcast, \u003ci\u003eThe Knowledge Project\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of the most popular in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964692267309,"sku":"9780593719992","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-great-mental-models-volume-3-systems-and-mathematics-hardcover-6780329.webp?v=1775476087","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-great-mental-models-volume-3-systems-and-mathematics-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}