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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
• 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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A method to understanding problems and how to solve them.
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