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arinabadd's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Dive into "The Great Mental: General Thinking Concepts Models Vol. 1" by Farnam Street, a captivating journey through the corridors of thought. This literary gem, bestowed upon me by a dear friend during my Parisian internship at Hamonic et Masson architecture firm, is a testament to our insatiable hunger for knowledge and discovery.
My friend and I, both champions of perpetual curiosity, embarked on a shared odyssey of enlightenment. Axioms, the bedrock of reason, found their way into our conversations, and serendipitously, into the book itself. As fate would have it, our joint reading plans were momentarily deferred by the rigors of my final year at university, a time when reading anything beyond textbooks was a distant dream.
Amidst these pages, I was drawn to the stories of exceptional women, like Elizabeth the First, whose narratives resonated deeply with my own journey. This connection led me back to "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls," where seeds of inspiration were sown, blossoming further within the rich tapestry of this book.
"The Great Mental Models" proves to be more than just a book; it's an immersive experience. Its masterful construction of informative paradigms guided me through corridors of knowledge, where I gleaned insights that transcended the ordinary. Every page was a revelation, and every concept an invitation to expand my mental horizons.
In a world where time is our most precious commodity, this book stood as a patient mentor, inviting me to savor each chapter in due time. It is a reminder that learning is not bound by deadlines, but flourishes in the fertile soil of dedication.
In the end, "The Great Mental" isn't just about models; it's about mental fortitude, shared discoveries, and the joy of embarking on a transformative journey with a like-minded friend. Farnam Street's masterpiece has left an indelible mark on my intellectual landscape, an enduring reminder that the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong adventure worth savoring.
My friend and I, both champions of perpetual curiosity, embarked on a shared odyssey of enlightenment. Axioms, the bedrock of reason, found their way into our conversations, and serendipitously, into the book itself. As fate would have it, our joint reading plans were momentarily deferred by the rigors of my final year at university, a time when reading anything beyond textbooks was a distant dream.
Amidst these pages, I was drawn to the stories of exceptional women, like Elizabeth the First, whose narratives resonated deeply with my own journey. This connection led me back to "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls," where seeds of inspiration were sown, blossoming further within the rich tapestry of this book.
"The Great Mental Models" proves to be more than just a book; it's an immersive experience. Its masterful construction of informative paradigms guided me through corridors of knowledge, where I gleaned insights that transcended the ordinary. Every page was a revelation, and every concept an invitation to expand my mental horizons.
In a world where time is our most precious commodity, this book stood as a patient mentor, inviting me to savor each chapter in due time. It is a reminder that learning is not bound by deadlines, but flourishes in the fertile soil of dedication.
In the end, "The Great Mental" isn't just about models; it's about mental fortitude, shared discoveries, and the joy of embarking on a transformative journey with a like-minded friend. Farnam Street's masterpiece has left an indelible mark on my intellectual landscape, an enduring reminder that the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong adventure worth savoring.
a_ab's review against another edition
informative
2.5
This would have been at least 4*s if someone in the course of publishing this book had the good sense to cut the longest (!) chapter of this book — the "Introduction"(!) clean out. It's the most useless repetitive meandering drivel that could have been (and already was - in the preface) stated in a few sentences and left at that. I almost abandoned the book right there because of that ridiculous nonsense of an "Introduction".
The rest of the book is much more compact and useful. I even enjoyed some of the examples given, which is unusual for me when reading information-centric books.
Even though none of the concepts were new to me, I still found their presentation here useful.
The rest of the book is much more compact and useful. I even enjoyed some of the examples given, which is unusual for me when reading information-centric books.
Even though none of the concepts were new to me, I still found their presentation here useful.
rick2's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent book. Felt a bit dry at times. If there’s a drawback to this book, it’s that I added about ten new books to my already bloated “to read” list from the references. Good thing it’s a leap year and I’ll have a whole lot of extra time to read.
Can’t wait for next few volumes.
Can’t wait for next few volumes.
pmilind's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
3.25
Overall a great and informative read, but some of the ideas in this book are too generalized to the point where you can't take anything practical away from it.
nithesh_123's review against another edition
4.0
The book introduces you to basic thinking models. I had come across many of these when I had read Farnam Street blog. This book brings them together and provides context to each thinking model. The author tags each mental model to an event from history to ensure that we appreciate the significance of the model.
litcontours's review against another edition
3.0
Being an optimistic engineer who enjoys reading behavioral psychology books, I didn't learn much new in this volume. I did like the _inversion_ chapter as a new way to think about working backwards.
All in all, the content of the Farnam Street blog is much higher quality and deeper than this high level book.
All in all, the content of the Farnam Street blog is much higher quality and deeper than this high level book.