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# (Second) Principles
- URL: https://ishangirdhar.com/second-principles/
- Published: 2026-10-17T16:24:46.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-17T16:24:59.000Z
- Description: Unlike "first-principles thinking" (which breaks a problem down to its most basic, fundamental truths and builds up from scratch), second principles means starting with established norms, industry standards, or "best practices" as your starting point.
- Author: Ishan Girdhar
- Tags: #project, #newsletter

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