Why you should consider revisiting your multitasking habits instead of ‘fighting distractions’
You’ve probably wondered whether the habit of multitasking is actually harming your productivity or if it’s something natural to us. Well, cognitive
Category: Tools for Better Thinking
Trust and compromise without losing yourself
You want to be present. You want to help, to listen, to commit. And yet, again and again, you find your energy
Why did this happen to me?
Few questions are as universal and deeply human as the one that emerges in moments of suffering: “Why did this happen to
You don’t ‘think small’: The survival mindset and maslow’s hierarchy of needs
There’s a curious difference in how people interpret ambition. Some see those who want to “change the world” as visionaries. Others place
5 ways managers frame things that get easily misinterpreted
Once a narrative fits how we believe the world works, we cling to it, even when contradictory evidence appears. That’s how powerful
The Caffeine Debt
Some days feel heavier than others, and our instinct is to vent — to a journal, a friend, or anyone who will
The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Predictably Bad Decisions
We live in a culture that worships “the smartest guys in the room.” We assume that a high IQ, a prestigious MBA,
How mental models shape our decisions
Mental models are thinking frameworks that give people a representation of how the world works. Good decisions are beyond assumptions and harnessing
The Eisenhower Matrix: how to prioritize like a CEO
Jason, a 32-year-old Brooklyn company founder, was an expert at keeping occupied. With conflicting appointments, client pitches, team check-ins, and never-ending to-do
How to identify a Mental Framework or Mental Model
Let’s say you look at your To Do list and feel overwhelmed, “There’s a framework for that.” The Pareto Principle is a