Day 1 thinking, also known as First Principles Thinking.
Jason Allan Scott
Founder of PetWholeFoods? – The AG1 for Dogs | Creator of The Paw Print Protocol? | Revolutionizing Pet Health & Longevity
The most powerful thinking framework:
Day 1 Thinking or First Principles Thinking.
Used by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, and Richard Feynman...
Here's what it is, how to use it, and become better at it:
Elon Musk on First Principles Thinking:
"The normal way we conduct our lives is to reason by analogy. [With analogy], we do this because it's like something else that was done.
[With first principles], you boil things down to the most fundamental truths…and then reason up from there."
First principles thinking is looking at a problem with fresh eyes
First principles thinking challenges conventional wisdom by considering possibilities beyond incremental improvements.
This is impossible if you're not ready to challenge the norm...Bezos describes this as day 1 thinking, best explained by By Jeff himself.
Why is this important?
Regardless of your problems, we create innovative solutions that never existed by understanding the core truth.
The most revolutionary ideas blend 1st principles and incremental progress.
External viewpoint helps avoid the "luggage problem".
Use the 3 Socratic Questions:
1. How did we reach this conclusion?
2. Which elements matter most and why?
3. What are the best and worst outcomes?
Reflect and ponder on these until you find the truth.
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How can I become a 1st Principle Thinker?
Focus on the fundamental WHY.
Keep asking why.
Continuously ask why things until you find the core truth, where you can no longer simplify/ dispute.
Perfect Practice makes perfect!
Integrate it into your daily life when you face a difficult problem or looking for alternatives.
Some tips:
? Stay curious
? Ask questions
? Find root cause
? Focus on self-awareness
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