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Shane Parrish

Shane is the founder of Farnam Street, and currently resides in Ottawa, Canada. Farnam Street (FS) is one of the world’s fastest growing websites, dedicated to helping our readers master the best of what other people have already figured out. We curate, examine and explore the timeless ideas and mental models that history’s brightest minds have used to live lives of purpose. Our readers include students, teachers, CEOs, coaches, athletes, artists, leaders, followers, politicians and more. They’re not defined by gender, age, income, or politics but rather by a shared passion for avoiding problems, making better decisions, and lifelong learning.

Books by Shane Parrish

The Great Mental Models, Volume 4

The Great Mental Models, Volume 3

The Great Mental Models, Volume 2

The Great Mental Models, Volume 1

Clear Thinking

Men and Rubber

The Great Mental Models Volume 2: Physics, Chemistry and Biology

The Great Mental Models Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts