Every day we make hundreds of decisions. You just decided to click on this article and now you just decided to read on further — but what is behind our decisions? What are the subconscious motivations that we might not even be aware of?

Models offer a way to comprehend complex structures, difficult situations in which we find ourselves. They can help us make better decisions in life, at the workplace and at home.

But always remember Box and Clear:

“All models are wrong, but some are useful.” — George Box, 1976 “… George Box’s point was that we should focus more on whether something can be applied to everyday life in a useful manner rather than debating endlessly if an answer is correct in all cases.” — James Clear

Nevertheless, I chose to present you with three simple models, that I hope will enable you to take a step back, take a fresh look at the world around you.