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Have you used Map for Navigation.

Mental models play a crucial role in our understanding of the world, with maps being a prime example. Maps provide a practical representation of reality, focusing on specific features while omitting others. For instance, a map of Delhi Connaught Place would only display the general arrangement of roads and metro stations, a basic grid of circles and lines. However, this map omits many specifics like speed breaker, divider, small shops etc.

We prefer maps that do not depict all details of the world, but it is important to remember that they omit numerous information. For instance, we may not care about details like speed breaker, small shops but we should remember they all exists.

All maps, both literal and metaphorical, can benefit from these principles. For example, financial reports, policy documents, parenting guides, and news articles present a simplified version of reality, like a map. For example, a company's financial statement consolidates thousands of transactions into a single, concise document.

These simplifications help us navigate the complex world we live in, but they can also mislead us if we fail to keep them up-to-date with the world's development and neglect to consider what they do not include.

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How Many Mental Models You Know For Thinking

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Identity is an Illusion

Manson’s Law of Avoidance, which refers to the tendency to flee when our identity is threatened, can be a hindrance to personal growth and success. Many people avoid risks that threaten their identity, such as being a senior manager at a prestigious company. However, practicing Buddhism can help mitigate the negatives of Manson’s Law of Avoidance. Buddhism teaches that identity is an illusion, and labels we give ourselves are mental constructs that aren’t real. We should learn to let go of our identity and let go of the labels we give ourselves.

Liberating ourselves from an identity can be a wonderful experience. For example, if we have always considered ourselves career-minded, we may have prioritized our job over our family and hobbies. By freeing ourselves from this constraining self-image, we can pursue whatever makes us happy, such as spending time with our children or making model airplanes. By practicing Buddhism, we can learn to let go of our identity and pursue the things that make us happy, such as spending time with our children or making model airplanes.

Excerpt from Book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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Hello Friends (Free Book Alert)

For those who love Apple products and interested in life of Steve Jobs, a book was released on his journey containing original photographs from his life, various inspiring speeches and his thoughts.

Good news is you don't have to purchase it as it is available for free to read.

Go to link below :
book.stevejobsarchive.com/

Read and Share it with your friends. Also LIKE this post to help this book reach maximum people in Youtube.

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Is finding your passion necessary for success ?

"Customers don't pay for passion, They pay for things/services they can use"

Consider following Shark Tank Products

Sipline - Cover for glass edge

Anthyesti- Funeral Service Provider

GOPAL'S 56 - Ice-cream Brand

It is likely that founders of these products/services were passionate about what they have made but do people really want all these.

The intersection of solution of your personal problem and problem of millions is where money can be made.

Successful entrepreneur of beauty products in US Lisa Price wanted skin moisturiser which can be used by her and her mother as well but she was unable to find anything according to her requirement. She developed one lotion for her needs. She thought it would be useful for others too so she converted it into business and her Brand Carol's Daughter (named after her mother Carol) became hit and was later acquired by big cosmetic brand L'Oreal Paris.

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath (unable to find low cost trading platform he built trading platform KITE)

So those of you who want to become entrepreneurs look for problems in your personal Life. Find solutions to problem which people including you are looking for.

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Hello Friends, Recently read the book The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, sharing its summary with you https://youtu.be/4SjLr1Nz-Yc
Surprisingly the book is available for free to download and read at www.navalmanack.com
Do read and spread the knowledge with others. Take Care Stay Safe.

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