First-principles Thinking In A Nutshell - FourWeekMBA

First principles thinking is a way of solving problems by breaking everything down to the simplest pieces. Imagine you're trying to build a big Lego castle. Instead of trying to fix the whole castle at once, you look at each brick. You ask questions like what is this brick for and do I really need it. Then you rebuild the castle in a smarter or better way. People use first principles thinking when they face tough problems. Instead of copying what others do, they ask why things are done that way.

Elon Musk on First Principles Thinking: A Guide to Problem-Solving | Raj Mody, B.A.CIP posted on the topic | LinkedIn

Behind Elon Musk’s Management Philosophy: First Principles

First Principles Thinking: Rahasia Kesuksesan Elon Musk