FounderWays

06
Jun

Mental Models for Monetization: How to Know What People Will Actually Pay For

Learn how to use 5 timeless mental models to build products people actually want to pay for. No fluff—just clear thinking that leads to better offers, faster validation, and smarter solo founder decisions.
3 min read
30
May

Decision Stacking: How Founders Use Mental Models in Layers

Learn how to stack mental models like Inversion, Second-Order Thinking, and Opportunity Cost to make sharper, faster decisions as a solo founder.
2 min read
23
May

Tiny Bets, Big Leverage: Mental Models for Building Small and Smart

Learn how to use mental models like Optionality and the Barbell Strategy to test ideas fast, build momentum, and reduce risk through tiny bets that compound.
2 min read
16
May

Mental Models for Focus: Kill Distraction, Keep Momentum

Cut distraction and reclaim focus using mental models like the 80/20 Rule, Inversion, and Attention Residue—built for solo founders who want real momentum.
2 min read
09
May

Mental Models for Early Validation: Think Before You Build

Use timeless mental models like Occam’s Razor, Opportunity Cost, and Confirmation Bias to validate startup ideas faster—before you waste time building the wrong thing.
2 min read
23
Apr

The Map Is Not the Territory: Plans Are Guesses, Reality Wins

Your roadmap is not reality. Learn to adapt quickly, stay grounded, and let feedback guide your next move — not the plan you made last month.
1 min read
23
Apr

Skin in the Game: Trust Actions, Not Opinions

Not all advice is equal. This model helps you filter opinions and follow people who’ve done the work — not just talked about it.
1 min read
23
Apr

Second-Order Thinking: Think Past the First Move

Don’t just ask “What happens if I do this?” Ask, “What happens next?” Think a few moves ahead and build without regret.
1 min read
23
Apr

Leverage: Do More With Less Effort

One piece of work, many outcomes. Learn how to turn your efforts into systems, assets, and scale — even as a solo builder.
1 min read
23
Apr

Compound Interest: Small Wins, Repeated, Change Everything

Small actions, repeated consistently, lead to outsized outcomes. This is how momentum is built — quietly, then suddenly.
1 min read