Detailed opponent analysis
Break down every strength, weakness, and habit of your competition before you face them. Kobe Bryant cataloged opponents' go-to moves so he could predict and counter them in real time.
Steps
Choose a specific competitor or challenge you will face soon
List their top three strengths and top three weaknesses based on evidence
Identify their most predictable patterns — what do they default to under pressure?
Design a specific counter-strategy for each of their strengths
Drill your counter-strategy repeatedly until the response is automatic
Practitioners
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First-Principles Thinking
Strip a problem down to its fundamental truths and reason up from there. Used by Elon Musk to challenge industry assumptions and build revolutionary companies.
Deep Work Blocks
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