Second Order Thinking Framework

Second Order Thinking Framework

When is this framework used?

When you want to know the short & long-term effects of your decisions.

Who is this framework for?

For anyone making decisions personally or professionally

Why do you need this framework?

Second-order thinking is necessary to make decisions that will stand the test of time.

How do you use this framework?

  1. Consider a decision you have to make personally or professionally
  2. Start by looking at the most immediate effects of making this decision – the first order.
  3. Then for each effect ask yourself: "And then what?”
  4. Alternatively, think about the decision in different timelines. Ask yourself: What will be the consequences of this decision in weeks, months & years to come?

an example of a decision being made and its outcome

Second-order thinking can help you see the more long-term consequences. You can now make more informed and thoughtful decisions.?

Naivedya Paramartha

B2B & B2C Marketing & Accountant

2 年

This was a great framework. It can be used across any industry but especially startups whom I fill mostly focused on the short-term goals and may take decisions that hamper them long-term. Can be used as a decent career guideline although one has to be updated on the rapid changes occurring in business!

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