In this episode, host Julianna replays one of the most popular episodes of 'Prosperity On the Horizon' to help listeners understand the transformative power of intentional thinking in business. Julianna discusses the importance of thinking purposefully and introduces key mental models, such as first principles thinking, inversion and second-order thinking. She also shares insights from the design thinking approach to solving business problems from the customer's perspective. Listen in to learn how to make smarter decisions, avoid common thinking traps, and ultimately build a more profitable and sustainable business as part of the celebration of Small Business Month.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Replay Announcement

01:05 Welcome to Prosperity on the Horizon

02:51 Maximize Your Profit through Intentional Thinking

05:15 The Power of Intentional Thinking

09:38 Mental Models for Better Decision Making

12:14 Applying Design Thinking in Business

13:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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