The journey is the reward
As an astronaut, Chris Hadfield knows firsthand that the journey to space is a long and unpredictable one. But most
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’
The Vital Few: How to do more with less
Imagine you're a soldier in mediaeval times. You have the choice of bringing one of five swords into
The secret to intelligence
Most people think intelligence is about knowing and saying fancy words (jargon). They accumulate abstractions and discuss them, thinking it&
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
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
The Pomodoro Technique: Why focused bursts beat marathon sessions
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: Changing how you see what you already have
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: When optimising creates more problems than it solves
problem trying to optimise for certain things is that the more data points you collect, the more complex navigating to
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
