- Published
- Updated June 14, 2026
- Life by Design > Mental models > Chesterton’s Fence
Mental Models for solopreneurs
How to use Chesterton’s Fence
1 Mindset shift
2 When to use it
3 How to use it
We often change things without fully understanding the consequences, which leads to unforseen results
Before changing processes or rules.
Always make sure you understand why something exists before removing it. Learn the original purpose before altering, replacing, or removing something in a system
Nicholas Robb
Founder, Design Hero
Author of Life by Design
Nicholas@lifebydesign.online