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First Principles Thinking

First Principles Thinking

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First Principles

First Principles

First Principle:

A basic assumption that cannot be deduced any further. 

Reasoning from first principles simply means understanding the basics of an idea (subject). Understanding the basic principles allows you to have a broader sense of how the idea can be applied. Focusing on the function, not the form.

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Applying First Principles

Applying First Principles

• Break down the problem to its basic parts and build from there this allows you to add on an effective solution (idea)

• Optimize the function , ignore the form

Obsess over the basics to master the details

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