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.
Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Is procrastination rearing its ugly head? Meet the Pomodoro Technique, to help you focus and turn that mountain of tasks into a molehill of conquered goals. According to researcher Jonathan Schooleran, the average mind wanders 15-20% of the time. Naturally, that would not...
Have you ever felt trapped in a stagnant state, unable to make headway toward your aspirations? It's an all-too-familiar struggle, but fear not, for there exists a scientific concept capable of breaking this cycle. It's called activation energy—a powerful force that holds the key to...
There was a mom taking care of her baby and all her household chores. She was so busy that she was almost in a panic. Then, while she was cooking and holding her 1-year-old, who was crying frantically, her 5-year-old little girl called her "Mommy." She looked down...
The problem with trying to optimise for certain things is that the more data points you collect, the more complex navigating to the outcome can become. If you decide to run and all you do is open the door, run, and come back after a while, running isn’t complex....
In today's age of information overload, it's easy to get lost in the sea of data and opinions and feel overwhelmed and unproductive. The challenge is not just to find the right information, but also to be able to use it effectively in our daily lives....
Two equally strong men engaged in a competition to determine who could cut the most trees in a single day. Armed with identical axes, one of them relentlessly exerted himself throughout the day, while the other strategically took a break every hour to rest. Surprisingly, when they tallied the trees...
