How to be a more strategic thinker

Today, we'll look at a technique that can help you be a more accurate forward-thinker.

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[Thomasfrank]

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I've added a lot of notes to specific cells to explain things. Unfortunately I can't provide direct support on it (it's meant for hacking on), but if you have suggestions, feel free to put them here!

[TSNAnnotator]

I'm glad that Hydra was defeated by more than just the Avengers

[vaibhavpisal]

Some times "Why Not?" Is more effective than "What If?" for me

[Smokey]

Remember: Oftentimes, you need a more direct plan; a checklist, if you will. Tell yourself: I’ll accomplish this, then this, then this. Often times people go too broad, and then get overwhelmed. It’s much harder to get overwhelmed when everything is one step at a time.

[Benjarmour]

I would like to add 4 questions you can ask yourself when trying to determine the best action to take (sort of like a more organized what-if analysis). I first discovered these questions while reading Dr. Ben Carson's book "Take the Risk", which I highly recommend.
1. What is the best possible outcome if action is chosen
2. What is the best possible outcome if action is not chosen
3. What is the worst possible outcome if action is chosen
4. What is the worst possible outcome if action is not chosen
Once you have answers to these 4 simple questions, it often becomes clear what the best alternative is.

[ChrisVincelli]

Thomas, thank you so much for THIS!!! Many of us think tactically, but not enough of us think more STRATEGICALLY!!

[Nemo]

What I find difficult is acting on the plan. Is there a stage where there is too much planning and not enough action? Is it easier to plan once you’ve already reached success? I think most people have an uncertainty about their plan which leads to inaction. That uncertainty is also coupled with fear. Attacking those 2 areas of ones plan to change or accomplish something, I feel is necessary to then really take advantage of planning.

[KoiAcademy]

😜Wish I could have a “what if” situation on the YouTube videos I decide to watch. Then I could avoid all the click bait and spend my time watching actual good content like this one

[ardiris]

A major advancement in my bullet journaling was adding an anticipation entry for each calendar item. For example, when I had a doctor's appointment, I would enter what I expected to change after I attended that appointment. I also added space for anticipating events or changes in conditions that were outside conventional calendar items. Turns out, I became far better at predicting the course of my future, particularly in the short term.

[MaxTalks]

"What-if" is a great technique but another one you can use is "what can I" where you then think about what you can think, feel or do about a situation to improve your desired outcome

[developerhabits]

As a developer, it's nice to see the "what if" thinking model. It's something we must practice all the time as things never work the way you've intended.

[ChrisVincelli]

Thank you THOMAS! I just recently lost my job due to the pandemic! Since then, I’ve launched a YouTube channel on Personal Development… And it is GROWING!! Thank you for all of your work, and to everyone else… Never give up!!!

[sxarfce]

The music in the background has too many beats which makes it difficult to hear your words, maybe lowering it's volume would be good. But great video!

[PowerMatrixAnime]

Nice touch dressing like Garry Kasparov!
1- See things as they are Not as your emotions color them.
2- Depend on your own arms/mind.
3- Judge People by their actions and actions by their results.
4- Worship Athena not Ares (the goddess of strategic warfare vs. the god of vengeful war)
5- Elevate yourself above the battlefield. (Strategy vs. Tactics)
6- Learn about mental models, logical fallacies and cognitive biases.
Good Luck!

[letsgetmental]

I would really like to see him look at his early videos and talk about where he made changes and how he grew to get to the stage he’s at now. Because I think he has grown, like we all do to reach success, and him seeing his progress would be interesting

[fernandogomezdelatorre]

Your videos quality is so professional! And you look very elegant Thomas haha, nice video and solid information!

[DavidxCastro]

It's crazy how much value you provide. I'm not just talking about this video in particular but through all your work you inspire me so much. Thank you.

[sumeyrakara]

I am Turkish, thanks to you I am learning English

[MisterPol]

Big thank you Thomas for the great content you provide. You're inspiring lots of young people! You inspired me to start a YouTube channel during the pandemic and I already have almost 200 subscribers :) so thank you ❤️

[Lucas]

It's just amazing how your video production skills have sky-rocketed since I first started watching your channel years ago. Congratulations on the awesome work, Tom!