The Prioritisation Problem: Why good advice at the wrong time is bad advice
It’s easy to fall for the trap of following universal advice. Some people say you should travel the world
Mental Models
We use mental models as simplified representations of how things work. We can't store all of the information we encounter in our heads, so mental models are used to break complex ideas into manageable parts.
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You have one decision to make today
You have one decision to make today You take it for granted because you do it every day. It doesn’
Lessons from Gilgamesh: What the oldest story still teaches
Lessons from Gilgamesh I was reading about ancient Mesopotamia and finally, in particular, The Epic of Gilgamesh, which I'
Call your shot
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Build the Launch Pad: Why the size of your ambition needs to match your stage
Build the launch pad It can be dangerous to dream too big before you’re ready - you’re setting yourself
An Honourable Thief: What great creators actually mean by 'originality'
At the end of the game show Golden Ball, the two final contestants have to decide whether to steal or
The secret to intelligence
Most people think intelligence is about knowing and saying fancy words (jargon). They accumulate abstractions and discuss them, thinking it&
The Crucible of Cringe: Growth lives on the other side of embarrassment
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It's a Sprint and a Marathon: Why choosing one pace guarantees you lose
It’s a sprint and a marathon People like to say, “It’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon.
Prepare for the worst
Prepare for the worst Every champion knows the taste of defeat. What separates the greats, however, isn't just
The Problem with Scooby Snacks: Why a dog biscuit tastes fine until you read the label
The problem with Scooby snacks Labels can shape our perception and our subjective experience of objective realities. Alfred Korzybski, a
Elon's Law: Beating Hofstadter's Law with Ridiculous Deadlines
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