Framing theory is about communication and how we create meaning in our communications.Framing is about how we define context, make associations, establish reference points and emotional touch points all designed and positioned to convey the sense and meaning that we want to convey. An example of this could be how a political party or pressure group asks people if they would approve of extreme right wing groups being allowed to hold public events. Framed in neutral terms the response may likely be against such approval. However, if the same question was framed in the context of upholding free speech the response may likely shift towards a greater level of approval.

Think of a problem you’re currently facing. Have you tried to overcome it? If your efforts have failed, are you willing to consider correcting your thoughts about the situation? It’s common that when problems and challenges arise, we fixate on the issue trying to find a solution.

First principles thinking is the act of reducing something down to the most basic parts that you know are true, and using that as your foundation for building up from there. It involves digging deeper and deeper until you are left with only the foundation truth of a situation. Aristotle described a first principle as: “… the first basis from which a thing is known.”

Charlie Munger, is probably best known as the Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc and long term business partner of Warren Buffett. Aside from his extremely successful business career as an investor and his various philanthropic ventures, Charlie Munger is also well known for his thinking skills and especially for his emphasis on developing multiple mental models to cut through complexity and make good judgement calls and good decisions.

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