Writing ยท Mindset / Mental Models / Decision Making
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Charlie Munger swore by the โOrangutan Theory.โ
You walk in, explain your problem to an orangutan.
The orangutan nods, peels its banana, takes a bite.
You walk out smarter.
The magic isnโt in the monkey.
Itโs in youโforcing your brain to untangle the mess enough to make it sound coherent.
These days, your โorangutanโ could be a notebook, a friendโฆ
Or a voice recorder.
Hit record, dump your thinking out, then hit rewind.
Youโll hear your weak spots loud and clearโbecause bad logic sounds worse when you hear it back.
Find your orangutan.
They donโt even have to be alive.
Whoโs your โorangutanโ when you need clarity?