214. Problem Solving Through First Principles...

Brian discusses a line from SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell at the 2026 All-In Summit: if you don't make your own products obsolete, someone else will do it for you. SpaceX is building the rocket that will replace Falcon 9, the very rocket that made the company, while that rocke ...  Show more

Brian discusses the Emotional Cycle of Change, a model developed by Don Kelley and Daryl Conner and published in 1979, and why it explains the sinking feeling that shows up a few weeks into almost every decision you were excited about. Unlike most change models, this one was buil ...  Show more

Discover how design thinking, a human-centered approach, can fuel innovation and solve complex business problems. Learn real-world examples and applications. Find the full article on https://englishpluspodcast.com/design-thinking-the-key-to-solving-your-toughest-business-challeng ...  Show more

It’s all about changing the way you think. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares his thinking frameworks for problem-solving in business. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between problems to be solved and dichotomies to be managed, and of thinking in continuums rather t ...  Show more

In this classic episode, I celebrate the birthday of Elon Musk by breaking the second powerful mental model that he uses to run his businesses: First Principles Thinking Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any id ...  Show more

Now with over 1 million downloads.... In this episode, we dive deep into the world of basic brainstorming and explore how it can be used as a powerful tool for tackling real-world challenges. Admittedly, i start off pretty tool, but why couldn't this be the basis for something fa ...  Show more