The Great Mental Models, Volume 3: Systems and Mathematics by Shane Parrish Hard

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Great Mental Models, Volume 3 by Shane Parrish, Rhiannon Beaubien Time 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.Mastering 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.Volume 3 of The Great Mental Models series focuses on 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.Some of the mental models covered in this book include-Margin of Safety- 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.Compounding- The most powerful force in the universe can work in domains other than money.The law of diminishing returns- 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.Regression to the mean- Above- or below- average performance tends to correct towards the average over the long term.The Great Mental Models 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.From the New York Times bestselling author of Clear Thinking and Farnam Street founder, Shane Parrish.The third book in the timeless Great Mental Models series.Time 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.Mastering 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.Volume 3 of The Great Mental Models series focuses on 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.Some of the mental models covered in this book include-Margin of Safety- 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.Compounding- The most powerful force in the universe can work in domains other than money.The law of diminishing returns- 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.Regression to the mean- Above- or below- average performance tends to correct towards the average over the long term.The Great Mental Models 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. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Shane Parrish is the founder of Farnam Street, the worlds most-read blog on clear thinking. Described by Business Insider as Wall Streets biggest influencer, Shanes podcast The Knowledge Project has been downloaded 35 million times and his Brain Food newsletter has nearly 500,000 subscribers. Shanes work has been featured in nearly every major global publication, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. Review "Im really glad this exists in the world and I can see that I will be recommending it often."— Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, founder and CEO of Automattic"If youve read Charlie Mungers Almanack this is the book you deeply crave in its wake. … Learn the big ideas from the big disciplines and youll be able to twist and turn problems in interesting ways at unprecedented speeds. … You owe yourself this book."— Simon Eskildsen"This is what non-fiction books should aspire to be like. Informative, concise, universal, practical, visual, sharing stories and examples for context. Definitely, a must-read if youre into universal multi-disciplinary thinking."— Carl Rannaberg"I can truly say it is one of the best books Ive ever had the pleasure of getting lost in. I loved the book and the challenges to conventional wisdom and thinking it presents."— Rod Berryman"Want to learn? Read This! This should be a standard text for high school and university students."— Code Cubitt Details ISBN0593719999 Author Rhiannon Beaubien Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593719992 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-10-15 Imprint Portfolio Subtitle Systems and Mathematics Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience General US Release Date 2024-10-15 Series The Great Mental Models Series Series Number 3 NZ Release Date 2024-11-18 AU Release Date 2024-11-18 DEWEY 153 Pages 304 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:168408911;

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