CLEAR THINKING
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The Core Idea
The key to success isn't smarter thinking in big moments; it's building defenses against poor thinking in the countless ordinary moments that lead up to them. Mastery comes from installing "mental guards" that prevent you from making predictable errors.
The Framework in a Nutshell
Your Defaults are Dangerous: We have innate biological and psychological tendencies (like the desire for social approval, reacting emotionally, and ego) that lead to poor judgment. These are our "defaults."
The Positioning Principle: Extraordinary results come less from brilliant decisions in the moment and more from putting yourself in a good position before a critical moment arises. This means managing your state (not making decisions when tired, hungry, or emotional) and setting up your environment to make good choices easier.
Build "Mental Guards": Proactively install rules and systems to protect you from your defaults. Examples include:
A "Stop and Think" rule to interrupt automatic reactions.
A "Circle of Competence" to avoid acting on things you don't understand.
A "Third Story" perspective to remove your ego from a conflict.
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