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Mental Models & Creativity

 We live in a world of specialization. Scottish economist, Adam Smith pioneered the idea of specialization in a free-market system. Smith highlighted that a group of workers will be far more productive if they specialized in one aspect of production. This is how our world works today. And that is why we look for specific skills and experience when hiring someone. Some people among these 'specialists' will identify inefficiencies in the system and will find ways to make things - faster, better and cheaper. But this optimization will max out at some point. To take things to the next level, we need new thinking.  Our world is large and complex. One cannot keep all the details in our brains. We need mental models - which is a representation of how things work. We need people who can simplify and model the various sub-worlds and develop an understanding of "How The World Works". These generalist can see the connections between the sub-systems of our world and therefore can

To The Young Gen

 Do simple things. For happiness and success.  Most of your peers are falling by the way side because they are imagining problems. 1. Sleep by 10 pm. Wake up by 6 am. 2. Food - Eat two good nutritious meals everyday  'on time' . Avoid processed foods and sugars. By doing this your gut health and overall health will be significantly better. And that itself will bring success and happiness.  3. Exercise - Basic stretching and strengthening exercises - 20 minutes daily. Do not miss. Yoga is ideal. No need for gym/marathons. Remember the aim is - good health and not social approval.  4. Study / Work - Deliver on time (even if the work is not perfect). Keep your mind open. Be curious. 5. Character - Make promises & Keep them. Be kind. Be helpful. Have highest integrity. 6. Web / Phone / Social - Minimize endless browsing. Your self-worth is determined by what you do and not by what your peers think. They are lost themselves. Believe in yourself. 7. Relationships - Just a few peo