🗺️ Mental Models
The Law of Least Effort
2 mental models in this chapter
Law of Least Effort Flowchart
flowchartIllustrates the decision-making process according to the Law of Least Effort. When faced with similar options, individuals tend to choose the one requiring the least amount of work.
Diagram Code
graph TD
A[Start: Decision Point] --> B{Similar Options?}
B -- Yes --> C[Choose Option with Least Effort]
B -- No --> D[Evaluate Options]
D --> C
C --> E[Action Realized]
E --> F[Outcome: Most Value for Least Effort]
F --> G[End]Friction and Habit Relationship
mindmapThis diagram visualizes how friction impacts habit formation, differentiating between good and bad habits and illustrating how to increase the likelihood of good habits and decrease the likelihood of bad habits through environment design.
Diagram Code
mindmap
root((Habit Formation))
Good Habits
Reduce Friction
Environment Design
Prime Environment
Make it Convenient
Increase Likelihood
Bad Habits
Increase Friction
Unplug TV
Hide Phone
Decrease Likelihood