Learn about the powerful mental model of Occam's Razor and how it can help you make more efficient and accurate decisions. Discover how to eliminate unnecessary complexity and hone in on the simplest explanation possible. The post Occam’s Razor: The...
Discover how adopting the powerful mental model of second order thinking can help you make better decisions, avoid unintended negative consequences, and identify hidden opportunities. The post The Power of Second Order Thinking: Making Better Decisio...
Some problems feel impossible to solve, but the inversion mental model can help you get unblocked. The post How inversion can help you solve problems where you have no idea how to start appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
The shape of your canvas matters. During the last 6 months, I’ve experimented with 3 sketchnote notebooks as I looked for the perfect canvas for my ideas. Square, vertical, and horizontal layouts each have unique strengths and weaknesses when it come...
So many problems arise from people thinking they know something or are good at a skill, when really they aren't. This mental model can help avoid those issues. The post The Circle of Competence: A Mental Model to Avoid Mistakes appeared first on Ske...
Most sketchnoters only draw simple icons to represent ideas. While there's nothing wrong with that, getting abstract brings 3 benefits. The post 3 Reasons Abstract Sketchnote Icons Are Better Than Obvious Ones appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
How can we reclaim relationships in this technological world? Andy Crouch's book "the life we're looking for" has some big ideas. Here's a summary. The post The Life We’re Looking For Sketchnote Book Summary appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
The mom test is the way most of us validate our business ideas. It's also the exact opposite of what we should do. Here's what it is, and what you should do instead. The post The Mom Test Book Summary and Sketchnote appeared first on Sketchy Ideas.
Learn the what, why and how of sketchnote in this ultimate guide. Explore examples and links to related resources and download a PDF version if you prefer. The post Sketchnotes: the ultimate guide to visual note taking appeared first on Sketchy Ide...
Yes, I stole the 7 lessons from Stephen Covey’s classic book and applied them to sketchnoting. They don’t fit neatly in some cases, but it’s a bit of fun and a creative exercise. Enjoy. 1. Be proactive Don’t try to think of how to sketch in the momen...