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The Hidden Edges That Separate Top Performers From Everyone Else

The secret thinking tools that help elite achievers solve problems faster and make better decisions

Monday, January 23 ‍
by Nicholas Holmes

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How High Achievers See What Others Miss

In today's hyper-competitive world, raw intelligence isn't enough. While most people rely on gut instinct and conventional wisdom, top performers are quietly using something far more powerful: mental models. 

Studies have shown that teams who use mental models found use was "significantly and positively associated with financial performance and with team members’ satisfaction"

The difference is stark. While most people get overwhelmed by complexity and make costly mistakes, high achievers seem to cut through the noise effortlessly. They spot opportunities others miss. They solve problems that leave others stuck.


The secret? They've mastered the same decision-making frameworks used by legends like Warren Buffett, Dwight Eisenhower, and even rockstar-turned-entrepreneur David Lee Roth.


The "Secret Weapon" of Elite Performers

Mental models are thinking tools that help you understand how the world works. They're like having a Swiss Army knife for your mind – each tool perfect for specific challenges. 

But there's a catch: Traditional ways of learning these models are painfully slow. Mental models are closer to our conventional idea of "wisdom" – it typically takes years of study, trial and error, and expensive mentoring to master even a handful of models. 


If you can't use mental models, you are operating at a disadvantage.

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If you can't use mental models, you are operating at a disadvantage.

That's where The Unstuck Box comes in.


A shortcut to elite thinking tools that normally take years to master. 

After studying how top performers think and make decisions, we've distilled 48 of the most powerful mental models into a simple, practical format you can start using immediately. 


Each card in The Unstuck Box contains a battle-tested principle used by world-class performers, broken down into clear, actionable steps. From strategic thinking to flawless execution, you'll have instant access to the same tools used by:  

  • CEOs to spot market opportunities

  • Military leaders to make rapid decisions

  • Entrepreneurs to solve impossible problems

  • Top managers to lead high-performing teams

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"This is a creative box of models, strategies, and frameworks to help me come up with new approaches to challenges, projects, and leadership."

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The Ultimate Edge for Ambitious Professionals

The Unstuck Box isn't just another business tool – it's your personal framework for elite performance. Each principle has been carefully selected and tested by high achievers across industries. 

Inside your heavy-duty presentation box, you'll find 48 poker-sized cards divided into five essential categories:  

Strategic Thinking

Powerful frameworks that help you zoom out, spot patterns, and make better long-term decisions. Used by visionaries to see what others miss. 


Problem Solving

Time-tested mental tools that break down complex challenges into manageable pieces. Turn overwhelming obstacles into clear action steps.

Decision Making

Elite decision-making models used by military leaders and CEOs to make faster, smarter choices under pressure. Cut through complexity with confidence.

Project Management

Battle-tested systems to turn great ideas into flawless execution. Move from planning to results while avoiding common pitfalls.

Leadership

Transform how you guide teams and influence others using the same principles trusted by legendary leaders throughout history. 


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Executive, Healthcare Operations Leader

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"As I step into a new position, I thought I would try a different approach to my leadership development. I ordered The Unstuck Box (this is not a paid advertisement) to reframe my leadership and decision making using these mental model cards."  

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Don't let others outthink you

While others struggle with overwhelm and indecision, you'll have instant access to the same mental tools used by the world's top performers. Each card gives you a powerful lens for seeing opportunities, solving problems, and making better decisions. 

Trusted by the US Army

The Unstuck Box is so powerful that's it's trusted by the US Army for Leadership Events. Here's ACC Branch Chief Corbin De La Cruz, speaking about the use of The Unstuck Box at the Senior Leader Summit on Nov. 6 at Heritage Hall:

"The Unstuck Box activity served as a fun way to refamiliarize and reconnect with one another. This initial activity made it easier for the tables to discuss the issues that were to be presented and discussed during the summit."  

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The Unstuck Box contains principles from Dwight Eisenhower to Warren Buffett to David Lee Roth. And the ideas apply to just about everything, from business to parenting to managing your own life.

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