The Science of Getting Started: Activation Energy and Why We Need It
Starting is hard. Let's face it, not everyone wakes up with a fire in their belly and a
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.
Latest
How to Change the World: Finding Your Unique Way to Make a Difference
In the scale of the universe, a lot of the things we worry about seem meaningless. The same could be
The Power of Knowledge: How Understanding Changes Everything
Slavery in the United States was abolished in 1865. Unfortunately, "abolished” doesn’t mean it ended. You may be
Why You Stopped Making Art: Rediscovering Your Inner Artist
From a young age, we all naturally gravitate towards art. We scribble, draw, and paint - even if it’s
Avoid Relying on Biases as Heuristics
The beauty of heuristics is that they are abstractions that help us understand sets of information, and tell us where
You’re Great at Forming Habits: Overcoming Automatic Behaviors
You are VERY good at forming habits. I know this because you probably have ‘bad’ ones, and you return to
All of Us Are Like Tiny Ants
All of us, as great as we imagine our individual intellects to be, are like tiny ants riding the wave
Career
·
Get Your Gloves On: How to Re-Examine Your Garden of Ideas
Your actions stem from your values, and your values stem from everyone you’ve ever known and the things they
Career
·
The Power of Antifragility: Reimaging Work/Life Balance
Instead of seeking balance, sometimes it's worth intentionally seeking imbalance.
Thanksgiving: A Lesson In Mental Models And Heuristics
Every year in November I see a debate unfold around the history of Thanksgiving. On the surface there's
The Market for Great Things
I woke up at 04:30 and wrote a beautiful newsletter. Every word shone as though inspired by some higher
How to Be Happier Without Really Trying: The Ultimate Guide
Behavioural scientists have studied what makes us happy (and what doesn't). We know that happiness predicts health and
