Second order Thinking - Long term decisions - The Vanquish Podcast

Podcast Summary – Second-Order Thinking: The Secret to Predicting the Future & Winning at Life In this episode of The Vanquish Podcast, we break down Second-Order Thinking—the mental model that separates high achievers from the average. Most people make decisions based on immediate consequences, but winners think further ahead. They ask: "AND THEN WHAT?" 🔑 Key Takeaways from the Episode: ✅ What is Second-Order Thinking? First-order thinking focuses on short-term results. Second-order thinking anticipates long-term consequences to make better decisions. ✅ Real-World Examples: Business: How Netflix crushed Blockbuster by thinking ahead. Money: Why lottery winners often go broke while investors build long-term wealth. Health: How skipping the gym today leads to regret tomorrow. Relationships: Conor McGregor’s wife saw his future potential and supported him when he had nothing. ✅ Thought Experiments & Strategies to Train Your Brain: The Genie’s Wish: Would you take $1M now or the skill to make unlimited money? The 10-10-10 Rule: Think about how a decision affects you in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years. Write Down Consequences: List at least 3 second-order effects before making big decisions. 🚀 Apply This Today: Before making ANY decision, ask yourself: "AND THEN WHAT?" Think in decades, not minutes. Success comes from playing the long game. 🎧 Listen now and start making smarter decisions that put you ahead of 99% of people. https://amzn.to/4cJjMbu https://amzn.to/3Xbkxo0 https://amzn.to/4cKiltb https://www.thevanquishlabel.com/   / the_vanquish_label