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Second order Thinking - Long term decisions
Season 1 Episode 120
In this episode of The Vancrux Podcast, we break down Second-Order Thinking—the mental model that separates high achievers from the average.
Most people make decisions based on immediate consequences, but winners think further ahead. They ask: "AND THEN WHAT?"
🔑 Key Takeaways from the Episode:
✅ What is Second-Order Thinking?
- First-order thinking focuses on short-term results.
- Second-order thinking anticipates long-term consequences to make better decisions.
✅ Real-World Examples:
- Business: How Netflix crushed Blockbuster by thinking ahead.
- Money: Why lottery winners often go broke while investors build long-term wealth.
- Health: How skipping the gym today leads to regret tomorrow.
- Relationships: Conor McGregor’s wife saw his future potential and supported him when he had nothing.
✅ Thought Experiments & Strategies to Train Your Brain:
- The Genie’s Wish: Would you take $1M now or the skill to make unlimited money?
- The 10-10-10 Rule: Think about how a decision affects you in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years.
- Write Down Consequences: List at least 3 second-order effects before making big decisions.
🚀 Apply This Today:
- Before making ANY decision, ask yourself: "AND THEN WHAT?"
- Think in decades, not minutes.
- Success comes from playing the long game.
🎧 Listen now and start making smarter decisions that put you ahead of 99% of people.
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Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago