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Economics of Longevity

Mental Models for Longevity Intelligence: The Munger Way

Most people think good decisions happen fast. We’re told to trust our gut, move quickly, and outpace the competition. But if we’re talking about lasting health, wealth, and mental resilience—speed isn’t the smartest metric. Longevity—of body, brain, and legacy—requires deeper thinking. That’s where Charlie Munger comes in. As one of the world’s most respected investors and thinkers, Munger didn’t win by being the fastest. He won by being right—consistently, rationally, and long-term. His approach wasn’t just an investment strategy; it was a philosophy of mental discipline and strategic foresight. It’s exactly the mindset we need to cultivate Longevity Intelligence—the ability to make choices today that benefit our future selves.

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Mental & Cognitive Health

The Power of Tiny Wins: How Small Habits Build a Long Life

Most people chase big wins. The overnight success. The crash diet. The miracle health fix. But real success—whether in health, wealth, or longevity—comes from something much simpler: compounding. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, put it best: “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” Tiny, consistent choices don’t look impressive in the moment, but over time, they create exponential results.

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Economics of Longevity

Mental Models: The Thinking Toolkit for Longevity Intelligence

Charlie Munger’s greatest edge wasn’t speed—it was depth. He believed that the best decisions came from thinking across multiple disciplines: economics, psychology, biology, philosophy, and more. These frameworks—what he called mental models—formed the basis of his legendary decision-making. At the heart of Longevity Intelligence is the same idea. If we want to live not just longer, but smarter and more fulfilled, we need to think in decades, not days—and that requires better tools. Here’s how Munger’s mental models apply to longevity—and how they become part of the Longevity Intelligence Toolkit.

The goal is not to live forever, but to live well for as long as possible.

Nir Barzilail
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Career & Skills for Longevity

Second-Order Thinking: The Competitive Advantage in Health, Wealth, and Longevity

Most people think in straight lines. Do this, get that result. Action → reaction. Cause → effect. It’s simple, but often wrong. Charlie Munger—legendary investor and master thinker-– took a different approach. He looked beyond the first outcome to see the ripple effects of every decision (see my previous post for more on his mental models). This is called second-order thinking—and it’s not just for investing. It’s key to living longer, staying sharp, and making choices that benefit you years from now. It’s also the foundation of Longevity Intelligence™.