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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions (109 Models Explained)

We wrote a book on mental models. You can learn about the project here. This guide will dive into everything you need to know about mental models. By the time you’re done this article, you’ll think better, make fewer mistakes, and get better results. Let’s explore the following: What Are Mental Models? Mental models are how we understand the world. Not only do they shape what we think and how

How long can an event hold humanity's attention? There's an equation for that.

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Your Speech Is Packed With Misunderstood, Unconscious Messages – Facts So Romantic – Nautilus

Imagine standing up to give a speech in front of a critical audience. As you do your best to wax eloquent, someone in the room uses a clicker to conspicuously count your every stumble, hesitation, um and uh; once you’ve finished, this person loudly announces how many of these blemishes have marred your presentation. This is exactly the tactic used by the Toastmasters public-speaking club, in which a designated “Ah