Inversion

Mental Models

'Invert, always invert.' Solve problems by thinking backward—identify what would guarantee failure, then systematically avoid it.

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YOUR PROMPT:

"Help me apply Inversion to my business"

WITHOUT SKILL

Here are some general tips:
• Understand the key concepts
• Apply them to your situation
• Consider the context
• Iterate and improve
• Measure results

WITH SKILL

Using Mental Models's methodology:

**Step 1: Foundation**
First, we establish the core framework...

**Step 2: Analysis**
Apply the systematic approach to your specific situation...

**Step 3: Implementation**
Concrete actions based on the methodology...

**Step 4: Validation**
Check against the framework's success criteria...

The full skill includes 3 detailed examples, edge cases, and copy-paste templates for immediate use.

Same prompt. Different output. That's what expert frameworks do.

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