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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 ...
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