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Economics of Longevity

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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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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.