🗺️ Mental Models

Introduction

2 mental models in this chapter

Injury and Recovery Cycle

flowchart

Flowchart illustrating the progression from the initial baseball bat injury through the recovery process and eventual success through habit formation.

Diagram Code

graph TD
    A[Baseball Bat Incident] --> B(Physical Injuries: Nose, Skull, Eyes)
    B --> C{Loss of Consciousness, Seizures, Hospitalization}
    C --> D[Medically Induced Coma]
    D --> E(Initial Recovery: Smell, Vision Problems)
    E --> F{Physical Therapy, Motor Skills}
    F --> G(Emotional Challenges: Depression, Overwhelm)
    G --> H[Return to Baseball: Setbacks]
    H --> I(College: New Beginning at Denison)
    I --> J{Focus on Small Habits: Sleep, Order, Study}
    J --> K(Improved Confidence and Grades)
    K --> L[Athletic Success: Team Captain, All-Conference]
    L --> M(Academic Success: All-American, President's Medal)
    M --> N(Fulfilling Potential)

Habit Formation and Success

flowchart

Flowchart visualizing how focusing on small habits leads to consistent improvements, increased confidence, and the eventual achievement of one's potential, culminating in sharing knowledge with others.

Diagram Code

graph TD
    A[Initial Injury & Setbacks] --> B{Desire for Improvement}
    B --> C(Focus on Small Habits)
    C --> D[Consistent Application of Habits]
    D --> E{Improved Performance (Athletic, Academic, Professional)}
    E --> F(Increased Confidence & Belief)
    F --> G[Achievement of Potential]
    G --> H(Sharing Knowledge: Writing & Teaching)