Elon's Law: Beating Hofstadter's Law with Ridiculous Deadlines
How Embracing the Impossible Can Propel You Forward Arianne initially thought her project would take 4 hours, but it unexpectedly
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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Project Planning with Hofstadter's Law and the 2x/3x Rule
Arianne set a time for her project. She thought that it would take her 4 hours to finish it. She
Razor-Sharp Productivity: How Serendipity Can Fuel Your Work
There was a documentary about a waiter who became a millionaire. Yes. It’s real life, and no, he did
Conquer Your To-Do List with the Pomodoro Technique: Bye-bye Procrastination, Hello Productivity!
Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Is procrastination rearing its ugly head? Meet the Pomodoro Technique, to help you
Igniting Your Potential: The Power of Activation Energy
Have you ever felt trapped in a stagnant state, unable to make headway toward your aspirations? It's an
The Power of Gratitude: How Appreciation Transforms Your Life and Relationships
There was a mom taking care of her baby and all her household chores. She was so busy that she
The trap of a good puzzle: Navigating the Complexity of Modern Life
The problem with trying to optimise for certain things is that the more data points you collect, the more complex
Applying The Buffet Formula: "Go to Bed Smarter Than When You Woke Up”
In today's age of information overload, it's easy to get lost in the sea of data
Conquering Comfort: Two Razors from Naval to Sharpen Your Choices
Two equally strong men engaged in a competition to determine who could cut the most trees in a single day.
Can You Beat Your Opponent in Their Own Game? Munger's Law and the Art of the Steelman
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Get in the film room: Learning from Mistakes and Wins
Not enough people watch game tape. I’m always surprised when I hear podcasters say they don’t listen back
Focus: Transform Your Life Through Concentration
I would love to start this post by quoting one of my favourite lines in John Maxwell's seminar:
