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- Updated July 13, 2026
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Mental Models for solopreneurs
How to use Pre-Mortem by Gary Klein
1 Mindset shift
2 When to use it
3 How to use it
Imagine failure before starting and identify causes.
Before launching projects or making commitments.
Assume the project failed. List reasons why and address them in advance. (see also 'Inversion')
Nicholas Robb
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