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.
Psychology
25 More Interesting Concepts to Help You Make Sense of the World
A collection of 25 interesting concepts on critical thinking, human nature and more. Make better sense of the world one idea at a time.
Dark Horses: How to Learn From the Quiet People in the Room
A reflection on the idea of Dark Horses as an analogy for the quiet people in the room. How can we uncover those unknown knowns?
The Mind Palace: How to Memorise Information Like Sherlock Holmes
An exploration of a memorisation technique popularised by Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock. How can we build our own Mind Palace?
Circle of Competence: How to Escape Competition Through Authenticity
A reflection on the Circle of Competence and Naval Ravikant’s credo to escape competition through authenticity. Time to quit the rat race.
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.
The Ship of Theseus: How to Solve the Paradox of Who We Are
A reflection on the ship of Theseus, a thought experiment that raises an intriguing question about our identity and its evolution over time.
Problem Theft: How to Handle Other People’s Problems
A reflection on the counterproductive habit to steal other people’s problems. How can we be helpful without becoming kleptomaniacs?
Tall Poppy Syndrome: What It Is and Why We Shouldn’t Care
Musings on Australia‘s infamous Tall Poppy Syndrome, a convenient malady for a special group of people. Perhaps there’s a simple cure?
