Mental Models

Imagine you're suddenly thrown onto an unfamiliar desert island. All your previous plans, the map you brought (let's say a city map), are now useless.

Good question, not understanding this can drive one crazy with anxiety. Let's talk about how to use "First Principles" to see it clearly, without any fluff.

This is an interesting question, and it's not as mysterious as it sounds. Let's talk about it differently, without all the complex jargon. For example, imagine you're a captain, leading your crew thro...

Let's put it this way, this is like "The Emperor's New Clothes." Most entrepreneurs are actually making "better" clothes, for example, with more luxurious materials or newer styles.

Good question. If you think about this problem using "first principles," it's actually quite simple. It can help you strip away complex layers and see the essence.

Good question, let's talk about this. Don't overcomplicate it; first principles thinking means you act like a "devil's advocate" who knows nothing, digging into every question until you find the most ...

Sure, this topic is most interesting when discussed in plain language. Let's simplify these terms: Platform Company: Imagine a farmers' market.

Good question. Understanding this will make you much more accurate when evaluating many projects. Let's skip the jargon and talk plainly. To judge something using first principles, imagine yourself as...

Good question, let's talk about this in plain language; it's actually quite interesting. Let's start with a fundamental question: If you open a small restaurant, what's your goal? Is it to have all yo...

Good question. This issue isn't as complex as it sounds; let's break it down thoroughly. "First Principles" might sound profound, but simply put, it's like peeling an onion: stripping away all the fan...

Yes, absolutely, and this is precisely the kind of "dilemma" that first principles thinking is best at solving. To put it plainly, the reason we often perceive "equity dilution" and "control" as contr...

Let's put it this way: you can imagine entrepreneurship as a road trip, with your goal being to drive to a beautiful destination. Why do some entrepreneurs treat fundraising as the goal? Because on a ...

Bro, that's a great question, and it's not as mysterious as it sounds. The term "first principles" might sound intimidating, but simply put, it means "digging deep to find the fundamental purpose.

Good question, it's not as mysterious as it sounds. "First Principles," simply put, means stripping away all the concepts, labels, and narratives that everyone else is echoing, to see what the busines...

Okay, let's talk about this topic. First, let's discuss how to analyze "how much money is reasonable to raise" from its roots. Thinking about this from first principles means stripping away all the ja...

Good question. Simply put, this is about how to make the most of limited money and people – how to put your energy where it counts. The term "First Principles" might sound profound, but it's really ab...

当然能，而且这可以说是第一性原理最有魅力的应用之一。 打个比方吧。想象一下在汽车被发明之前，所有人都想解决“如何让出行更快”这个问题。 当时的市场，就是一片“红海”。大家都在比谁的马更壮，谁的马车更轻、跑得更快。如果你也加入进去，想养一匹更快的马，那你就是在“红海”里跟所有人厮杀。 而所谓的“红海假象”就是，你看着大家都在养马，就以为这个生意的本质就是“养马比赛”，你被这个表象给骗了，以为唯一的出...

Good question. Let's discuss this without getting into complex business models and corporate jargon. Instead, let's use "First Principles" as a tool, peeling back the layers like an onion to see what ...

Think of it this way: most people starting a business first look at "what sells well." For example, seeing the huge milk tea market, worth hundreds of billions a year, they think, "I'll make milk tea ...

Good question. This is a hurdle almost everyone who wants to achieve something encounters. We often get carried away by our "great" ideas, but the market is ruthless.