Great blog article https://fs.blog/writing-to-think/

I have been signed up to this weekly newsletter for the last couple months and I believe that the fantastic crew here might be interested in this. It is written by the author of Atomic Habits, James Clear and it highlights 3 ideas from him, 2 quotes from others and 1question for you to ponder. 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter - James Clear You may have already heard of it but if not I hope this comes in handy!

This is a post from Chris Sparling on X. Picture a neglected garden—left alone, it quickly turns into a tangle of weeds. In physics, that’s entropy: the natural drift from order to disorder without input. This applies to business too—without constant care, processes, teams, and customer relationships inevitably grow chaotic. How: • Inevitable decline without maintenance: Businesses are like gardens; without continuous care—streamlining processes, retraining, or adapting to changes—they become overgrown and inefficient. • Efficiency vs. disorder: Small startups may thrive like fresh saplings, but as they grow, entropy rises. Complexity increases, communication strains, and inefficiencies creep in, demanding constant pruning and attention. Why it matters: • Complacency leads to decay: Only those who “garden” with new energy, ideas, and processes stay competitive. • Explains bureaucracy: The larger and more complex a company, the more it has to work to combat entropy. • Investor insight: Look for companies actively fighting entropy—reinvesting in efficiency, leadership, and system improvements. Entropy’s lesson? Without intentional effort, even the best systems drift into chaos. Reference: https://x.com/_Sparling_/status/1852089097713783116

In honour of Andrew I'll be doing some posts from the physics mental model book. These are the four books from Shane Parrish.

Welcome to Mental Model Mentorship – where curious minds grow together! I’m genuinely excited to have each of you here. Whether we’ve crossed paths before or you’re joining from Skool, your presence is what makes this community special. We’re here to learn, grow, and solve problems together by applying powerful mental models. Let’s start by getting to know each other: 1. Your name 2. One unique or fun fact about you 3. What’s your current goal? 4. What’s the biggest challenge you’re facing right now? Bonus: Don’t just stop at your intro—feel free to engage with someone else! This community thrives when we share insights, ask questions, or offer advice. A little about me: I’m Aaron, and I recently started learning tango—it’s both a challenge and a lot of fun! My goal is to build the greatest educational institution in history. Right now, I’m focused on connecting with people passionate about intelligence and growth to help make that vision a reality. Why Mental Model Mentorship is special: This isn’t just another online group—it’s a space where we apply mental models to real-world challenges and learn from each other’s experiences. I’ve spent years researching how to cultivate intelligence and I’m here to share that knowledge with you. The more we support each other, the stronger we all become. Even though this isn’t a paid program yet, I treat it like a real business focused on results. Together, we’ll reach our goals faster than we could alone. Weekly Ritual: Every week, we take action. What’s one step you can take this week toward your goal? Share it here or in a post, and let’s hold each other accountable. I’m here regularly, so you can expect me to check in, offer support, and answer questions. Let’s make this space a place where we grow, celebrate wins, and inspire each other. Looking forward to what we’ll accomplish together!