Episode 12: ...And Then What?

Welcome! Today, we’re exploring a game-changing mental framework: second-order thinking—a mindset that helps us avoid short-term traps and make wiser, long-term decisions.

If you've ever made a choice that seemed great in the moment but turned out costly later, you're not alone. That’s first-order thinking in action—focusing only on the immediate benefits without considering the ripple effects. Second-order thinking flips the script by asking the critical question: And then what?

In this episode, we’ll cover:

What is second-order thinking? – Why great decision-makers think beyond the obvious and anticipate the long-term consequences of their choices.

Why we default to first-order thinking – How our brains are wired for immediate gratification and  ...