A better translation for "premeditatio malorum" is "negative visualization" - from the book "A guide to the good life" by William B. Irvine which was recommended by Toby Lutke - the CEO of Shopify on a podcast a few years ago.
"Inversion is just that: a method for thinking about a problem differently. It requires you to look at things from a different angle to embrace a new perspective."
The ultimate inversion: "bad" events may actually benefit you.
It's a tempting argument as it turns the table on its head. But it stifles "growth mindset" since the focus is heavy on preserving and saving. So probably a good model during crisis management but the trick would be to quickly move out and switch gears once the crisis has dissipated.
I love how you included examples; investing, relationships, leadership. I think I speak for other readers when I say, you should definitely apply this framework to other mental models! Maybe the Map is Not the Territory? Or First Principles? Just a few ideas. Love your stuff Sahil! Keep em coming!
A better translation for "premeditatio malorum" is "negative visualization" - from the book "A guide to the good life" by William B. Irvine which was recommended by Toby Lutke - the CEO of Shopify on a podcast a few years ago.
A nice man is a man of nasty ideas
"Inversion is just that: a method for thinking about a problem differently. It requires you to look at things from a different angle to embrace a new perspective."
The ultimate inversion: "bad" events may actually benefit you.
Change Your Perspective, And Change Your Life?
https://moviewise.substack.com/p/change-your-perspective-and-change
It's a tempting argument as it turns the table on its head. But it stifles "growth mindset" since the focus is heavy on preserving and saving. So probably a good model during crisis management but the trick would be to quickly move out and switch gears once the crisis has dissipated.
I love how you included examples; investing, relationships, leadership. I think I speak for other readers when I say, you should definitely apply this framework to other mental models! Maybe the Map is Not the Territory? Or First Principles? Just a few ideas. Love your stuff Sahil! Keep em coming!