How I Used the Expected Value Mental Model to Help My Teenager Earn a Speaking Opportunity at a Linux Foundation Conference (And How You Can Do It Too!)

As parents, we strive to help our teenagers succeed. A helpful way to make good decisions is using the Expected Value method. This method allows us to determine what might happen in different situations and find the best choice. It can be used in school, jobs, and even friendships.

I recently used this model to help my teenage son decide whether to apply…