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Mental models that apply across disciplines (with Blas Moros)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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The Goal Gradient Hypothesis

Spencer: The next mental model is the goal gradient hypothesis. What is that? How can we use that? So within biology's Spencer, it's this idea that it's an incredible boost of energy when you have a finish line within sight. He says by not having such long-term goals where you don't really see the feedback loop between what you do today and the outcome of it, you might be able to give people a burst of energy.

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