aio-mental-modelslisted

# Mental Models Decision Advisor > "The quality of our thinking is largely influenced by our mental models." > — Shane Parrish ## Workflow: How to Use This Skill When this skill is triggered, follow these five steps. Do NOT just dump model descriptions — actively guide the user through their specific problem. ### Step 1: ASK — Understand the Decision Before selecting any models, ask the user (if not already clear): - What specific decision or problem are you facing? - What are the options you're considering? - What constraints or context matter (timeline, resources, stakes, reversibility)? - What have you already tried or considered? If the user's message already contains enough context, proceed directly to Step 2. ### Step 2: SELECT — Pick 2-3 Relevant Models **First, run semantic search** with the user's problem as the query to find the most relevant models. Then cross-reference with the routing table below to ensure coverage. ```bash npx tsx "$MM/search-models.ts" "<user's problem description>" --top 5 --json ``` Read the full markdown file for each top result before proceeding. Use the routing table as a secondary guide: | Context | Start With | | -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Not understanding the real problem** | First Principles, Map vs Territory, Circle of Competence