Beating AI: Advanced Mental Models for the Human Edge

AI Is On Fire

It's automating everything, making us question our worth, even threatening some of our jobs. But here's the kicker: AI is a tool, not a thinker.

It's damn good at what it's trained for, but it lacks the spark, the gut feeling, the ability to connect dots that only a human brain can.

This week, we're not just sharpening our minds, we're building a fortress. Because in the age of AI, the most valuable asset isn't just intelligence, it's the ability to think differently.

Want to outsmart the bots?

• Charlie Munger's Latticework: AI can crunch numbers, but can it understand psychology, history, economics? Nope. Build your latticework of mental models and you'll see patterns, solve complex problems, and innovate in ways AI can't. (Upgrade your brain: https://fs.blog/mental-models/)

• Challenge Everything: AI relies on data, but data can be biased or incomplete. Question your assumptions, update your mental maps, and adapt faster than any algorithm. (Think for yourself: https://fs.blog/map-and-territory/)

• Flip the Script: AI optimizes for efficiency, but sometimes the best solutions are found by asking, "What if we did the opposite?" Think in reverse, uncover hidden risks, and find opportunities AI would miss. (Outsmart the machine: https://fs.blog/inversion/)

Don't be a dinosaur. Munger, Buffett, Bezos didn't get where they are by being average. They built mental models that turned their brains into weapons.

The future belongs to those who think differently. Will you be left behind, or will you join the ranks of the mental titans?

The choice is yours.

Onward,

Connor R. Sell

The Action Step

The greats – Jordan, Kobe, Buffett, even Patton – had a secret weapon: visualization. They saw their victories before they happened.

But our brains are wired for negativity. We envision failures, not triumphs. It's time to flip the script.

Imagine your success with the same intensity you fear failure. Feel it. Believe it. Make it real.

That's how legends are made. Check out this legend, making it easy:

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