5 Alan Watts Quotes: How to Become a Master of Life
A reflection on five timeless Alan Watts quotes. I’ve channelled my inner spiritual entertainer to uncover the secret of Zen and life.
TMC Quiz #7: Aphorisms, Mastering Chaos & Mental Shortcuts
Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #7
Mental Shortcuts: 5 Ways Heuristics Can Lead to Poor Decisions
A reflection on mental shortcuts and how their misapplication can inhibit problem-solving or lead to poor decision-making.
Stream of Consciousness: How to Make Sense of Our Messy Thoughts
A reflection on the narrative technique known as stream of consciousness. How can we use it to make use of our messy thoughts in real life?
Top 25 Interesting Ideas and Concepts Everyone Should Know
A collection of the most interesting ideas on critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling to help you make better sense of the world.
OODA Loop: How to Make Fast Decisions in Disorienting Situations
A reflection on the OODA Loop, a mental model designed to help us make fast decisions and act quickly – if it weren’t for our egos.
21 Memorable Aphorisms About Life: How to Become an Aphorist
I took the liberty of curating 21 handpicked aphorisms about life for you. How would you feel about becoming a budding aphorist yourself?
Making Recommendations: 5+2 Principles for Effective Decision-Making Advice
An exploration of seven principles on making recommendations and how to avoid the age-old Cassandra problem.
TMC Quiz #6: Principled Peter, Torturous Beds & Gratification Monkeys
Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #6
3 Ideas in 2 Minutes on How to Stop Procrastination
How to stop procrastination? A brief look into how to own a gratification monkey, master the 10 Minute Rule and avoid Yak Shaving.
The Intelligence Cycle: How to Process Information Like an Analyst
An exploration of the intelligence cycle, an age-old mental model for analysts to turn raw data into knowledge. Here’s how anyone can use it.
