Learn to Think in Color

Why Is Critical Thinking Key to Thriving in the 2026 Economy? The One Skill That Turns AI Noise into Career Opportunity Framing the Question In the 2026 economy, where AI automates tasks and information floods every screen,  critical thinking  has shifted from “nice-to-have” to “deciding factor.” The core question isn’t just  “Is critical thinking important?”  but  “Where does critical thinking actually create an edge—and how do I build it into my daily work?”  Think of it as the skill that helps you sort signal from noise, spot hidden assumptions, and make cleaner decisions under pressure. When you understand where critical thinking pays off most, you can choose roles, projects, and habits that turn it into a real advantage—not just a buzzword on your résumé. Why Critical Thinking Is the “Meta-Skill” of 2026 AI is very good at  doing : generating content, summarizing reports, crunching numbers. What it’s still bad at is  judging : deciding what m...

Who Do We Let Define Us and Why? Reclaiming the pen that writes your story Framing the Question For most of us, the answer to  “Who do we let define us and why?”  is: whoever feels safest to please or most dangerous to disappoint. From parents and partners to bosses, peers, and algorithms, we quietly outsource our sense of self to the people and systems we want approval from. This piece explores how that happens, why it’s so psychologically tempting, and what it looks like to start defining yourself on purpose instead of by default. In a world of constant comparison, learning to notice  who  is holding the pen—and choosing differently—is one of the most important skills you can build for a grounded life and sustainable work. The hidden question behind “Who defines me?” Beneath “Who do we let define us and why?” sits a quieter question: Whose opinion feels like the difference between being safe and being rejected? As kids, the answer is obvious: the adults who feed, p...

What Pattern Keeps Repeating Until It’s Understood? How to stop living your own Groundhog Day and finally shift the script   Big Picture Framing When you notice the  same  frustrating situation playing on loop—whether it’s the boss you clash with, the partner who doesn’t listen, or the project you procrastinate on—you’re likely caught in a repeating pattern that will keep showing up until it’s understood. This isn’t fate picking on you; it’s feedback. In this post, we’ll unpack why repeating patterns in life are actually built-in learning systems, how to recognize your personal “Groundhog Day” moments, and how to break the cycle without burning everything down. You’ll walk away with a practical lens for spotting emotional and behavioral patterns and a simple way to respond differently, instead of reliving the same day over and over. The Pattern That Keeps Repeating: Your Unlearned Lesson If you strip away the details, the pattern that keeps repeating until it’s understood...