š§ Want to think like a 7-figure Amazon seller?
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In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic continue their deep dive into powerful mental models that top Amazon sellers use to make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions.
These models help you simplify complex business choices, reduce risks, and boost your online arbitrage game.
š What Youāll Learn in This Episode:
ā¢ How to use Inversion to identify risks before making decisions
ā¢ Avoiding Confirmation Bias and making data-driven choices
ā¢ Breaking down problems with First Principles Thinking
ā¢ Leveraging Second-Order Thinking for long-term success
ā¢ Overcoming Loss Aversion and embracing profitable risks
ā¢ Navigating the Paradox of Choice to avoid decision paralysis
ā¢ Applying Probabilistic Thinking to make decisions based on likelihoods, not certainties
ā¢ Utilizing Feedback Loops to refine your sourcing strategies in real time
ā¢ Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns to maximize productivity
ā¢ Using Leverage through tools and outsourcing to scale your Amazon business
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Why Mental Models Matter for Amazon Sellers
3:15 - Inversion: Solving Problems by Thinking in Reverse
7:30 - Confirmation Bias: Avoiding Emotional Product Decisions
11:45 - First Principles Thinking: Breaking Down Problems to Their Core
16:20 - Second-Order Thinking: Thinking Beyond Immediate Results
20:10 - Loss Aversion: Overcoming the Fear of Losing Money
24:45 - Paradox of Choice: Avoiding Decision Paralysis in Sourcing
29:00 - Probabilistic Thinking: Making Decisions Based on Likelihoods, Not Guarantees
33:15 - Feedback Loops: Adjusting Strategies Based on Real-Time Data
37:30 - Law of Diminishing Returns: Knowing When to Move On
41:00 - Leverage: Using Tools and Outsourcing to Scale Your Business
45:25 - Conclusion: Applying Mental Models to Your Amazon Business
