Finite vs. Infinite Games: Playing for the long run
Not all games are meant to be won. Learn how thinking in finite vs. infinite terms can shift your strategy, purpose, and mindset in business, relationships, and life.
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7 visuals to change the way you look at time
Time is a funny thing. The ticking of the clock is a constant to measure things by, but when you really pay attention to it, time doesn’t act so sensibly. Instead, it’s more “a big ball of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff”, to quote Dr Who. So here are 7 visuals that will change the…
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The frequency illusion: why you suddenly see the same thing everywhere
Learn how the Baader-Meinhof Effect makes certain patterns seem to pop up everywhere once you’ve noticed them — and how to use this mental model in daily life.
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Sturgeon’s Law: How to Focus on What Truly Matters
Have you ever found yourself on the Netflix homepage but nothing takes your fancy? Or perhaps you were scrolling Instagram or TikTok and everything just seemed… fine. That’s Sturgeon’s law in action. In this post, I’ll break down what it is and how understanding it can help you not only avoid endless scrolling but also…
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Diminishing Returns: When More Effort Stops Paying Off
The Law of Diminishing Returns explains why adding more effort, resources, or time doesn’t always lead to proportional gains. Learn how to recognize and avoid this common trap in productivity, business, and life.
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Backwards Chaining: A Mental Model to Help Get Started
Learn how backwards chaining, a mental model used in problem-solving, can help you work backwards from your goals to create efficient, actionable plans.