

696: AoC Toolbox | Mental Models and Frameworks
23 snips Mar 17, 2018
Learn about mental models and frameworks, and how they impact our decisions and actions. Discover the importance of reassessing outdated mental models to align with our goals. Explore the decline of factory jobs and the loss of the American dream in the Rust Belt. Hear stories of how changing mindset and adopting new models led to happiness and success. Understand the power of mentorship and seeking guidance from successful individuals. Explore the impact of mental models on relationships and the need to reevaluate inherited models. Find out about the negative impact of social media and the value of mental models in shaping our lives.
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Ride-Sharing Generational Divide
- AJ recounts experiencing differing mental models regarding technology and trust.
- His family in Michigan distrusts ride-sharing, while he readily uses it in Los Angeles.
Shared Blue-Collar Roots
- AJ and Johnny, despite different career paths, share similar early mental models shaped by their blue-collar upbringing.
- These shared models contribute to their strong friendship and business partnership.
Shifting Economic Landscape
- AJ's family discussions revolved around pensions and job security.
- This shifted as factories closed, highlighting the changing economic landscape and its impact on their community.