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Four Stages of Competence: How We Learn New Skills

An exploration of the Four Stages of Competence, a learning model that details how we progress from mindless ignorance to effortless mastery.

A reflection on St George in Retirement Syndrome, a sneaky condition that can make us addicted to solving increasingly trivial problems.

A deep dive into five inspiring quotes by Naval Ravikant. How does his practical philosophy translate to lasting change?

A collection of 25 interesting concepts on critical thinking, human nature and more. Make better sense of the world one idea at a time.

Part 2 of a comprehensive guide on how to do well in exams. Succeed in any assessment by seeing the world through your teacher’s eyes.

Part 1 of my comprehensive guide on how to do well in tests. Succeed in assessments by seeing the world through your teacher’s eyes.

A brief reflection about three ideas on independent thought: Thinking for Yourself, Motivated Reasoning and the Problems with Overthinking.

An exploration of The Mind Collection Model, my personal interpretation of a mental model designed to help us navigate the known unknowns.

A reflection on paradoxical examples of odd reasoning. What can we learn from the Crocodile Paradox and is Schrödinger’s Cat dead or alive?

An exploration of a memorisation technique popularised by Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock. How can we build our own Mind Palace?

A reflection on mental shortcuts and how their misapplication can inhibit problem-solving or lead to poor decision-making.