Better Than Average: The mistake most people make about their own judgement
91% of people think they’re above-average drivers. This is obviously impossible. But it means AT LEAST 40% of people
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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The Prioritisation Problem: Why most advice fails you
It's easy to fall for the trap of following universal advice. people say. Some say save and funnel
Mini-metaverse theory, Democracy, and why Science is dogma
An off-the-cuff recording where I talk about my note-taking process, Sam Harris, Peter Thiel, the power of conversations, my theory
Sacrifice Your Potential: Achieve More by Doing Less
The Sony Walkman was game-changer when it hit the market in 1979. It was the world's first portable
The Problem with GPS: Are You Navigating or Just Following?
If you've ever relied on a satellite navigation system (or "Sat Nav") to get you from
Did You Choose This?: The Paradox of Choice and Free Will
The human brain can occasionally be a little too powerful. We often think we're in driver's
Clean Out Your Nib: Mastering the Art of Consistent Creativity
As a fountain pen nerd, I'm no stranger to the delicate art of coaxing a reluctant pen to
The Road Less Travelled: How Unexpected Detours Lead to Extraordinary Destinations
Drew Lynch is a comedian with an intriguing story. A single game of softball changed his life forever. At 20,
The devil in the details
When it comes to authenticating paintings, sometimes the devil really is in the details. Just ask Bernard Berenson, the famous
Use attention to sculpt your life
Imagine attention a sculptor, meticulously chiselling at the marble that is your life. Each thought, action, and decision you make
How to revolutionise an industry
Henry Ford was a man who refused to be held back by naysayers and the status quo. In 1891, at
The sweet dream behind NyQuil
I hate being sick. When you're feeling under the weather, the last thing you want is to be
