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To improve the odds of success, a person should understand the perimeter of their circle of competence, operate well inside it, and be willing to say "I don't know".

Drawn from what Shane Parrish said

Subjectshumilitymental models
What these subjects mean

humility Knowing what you do not know: whether it makes you learn and decide better, or costs you the self-belief that gets things done.

mental models Thinking tools borrowed across disciplines: inversion, second-order effects, circles of competence, probabilities, incentives.

Mental modelCircle of competence

On the topicWhich mental models help you think better?under our view: Know your circle of competence, and know where it ends

What Shane Parrish actually said

  1. Shane Parrish Founder of Farnam Street (fs.blog) and host of The Knowledge Project podcast
    To improve the odds of success in life and business, understand the perimeter of your circle of competence and operate well inside. Over time, work to expand that circle, but don’t fool yourself about where the perimeter is, and never be afraid to say, “I don’t know.”

    Where this was said

    ↗Mastering Success: Navigating Within Your Circle of Competencefs.blog

    1 Dec 2013

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