Picture this: it’s World War II, and a remote island in the Pacific is suddenly occupied by a foreign military force. The native islanders watch in awe as the soldiers unload their cargo planes, filled with supplies and food that…
Have you ever walked into IKEA planning to buy just one item and walked out with a cart full? Welcome to the world of the Diderot Effect, where one purchase leads to another in a relentless pursuit of harmony in…
Ever found yourself at a crossroads, heart pounding, as you ponder over a decision that could redefine your life? Picture this: a young Jeff Bezos, a future titan of the digital age, wrestling with the safe comfort of a Wall…
You should take the approach that you’re wrong. Your goal is to be less wrong. Elon Musk This quote perfectly sums up the concept of “strong opinions, loosely held” – the reminder to keep an open mind while making quick…
I celebrated my 28th birthday recently and it was time for an annual run through of my principles. I thought it would be a neat idea to share it on the blog. These are quotes, mental models, lessons, biases, and/or…
This is the second part of a two part series – As previously mentioned in part 1 of my article, the key to better decisions is being wrong less often. Logical fallacies and biases are essential to this. Logical Fallacies…
This is a two-part article – For the past 3-4 years, I have been fascinated with the concept of decision-making and learning quicker, in a more structured way. How are some people able to be writers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and tech…