Learn to Think in Color

  What Makes Something Interesting? Why some ideas grab our attention — and others never stand a chance Big-Picture Framing We ask “what makes something interesting?” whenever we’re bored in a meeting, hooked by a story, or puzzled by why one slide lands and another dies. At its core,  interesting  is a mix of surprise, personal relevance, and emotional spark. Seeing that pattern gives you a practical way to design better conversations, products, and decisions. Why “interesting” matters If you can explain why people find something interesting, you can reverse-engineer attention: make complex topics accessible, make dry work feel meaningful, and make your ideas easier to remember and act on. The Three Core Ingredients of Interesting Most of the time, “interesting” comes from three elements working together: Novelty  — it’s new, unexpected, or breaks a pattern. Relevance  — it connects to something we care about right now. Emotion  — it makes us feel somethin...

Who Are the Most Clickable People in the World?                                 Why certain names hijack the internet—and what that reveals about us. ⚪️ Big-Picture Framing Why “Clickable People” Matter When we ask who the most clickable people in the world are, we’re really asking whose names can hijack our attention on sight. In a feed-first world, some people function like human thumbnails: instantly recognizable, emotionally loaded, and wired for engagement. Think Cristiano Ronaldo, Donald Trump, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Elon Musk—people whose every move becomes a headline, clip, or meme. Understanding what makes them so clickable—status, controversy, identity, and ongoing storylines—gives you a sharper lens on how attention works, and how to design communication that gets noticed without turning into pure clickbait. What Does “Most Clickable” Actually Mean? “Clickabl...

How Do Seasons Impact People? Why your calendar quietly rewires your mood, habits, and decisions 📌 Big-picture framing How seasons impact people is more than a small-talk topic about weather—it’s a lens into how context shapes behavior. Seasonal shifts quietly nudge our hormones, routines, and even our risk tolerance. In less than a year, the same person can feel energized and social in July, then reflective and inward-facing in January. Why this question matters If you lead a team, parent, manage your own productivity, or design products and policies, understanding seasonal effects helps you interpret behavior more accurately. And even in places where the weather barely changes, there are still “seasons” of light, culture, and routine that shape us. Instead of asking “What’s wrong with me (or them)?”, you start asking “What’s happening around us?”—a shift that leads to more empathy, better timing, and smarter decisions. The biology of changing light and temperature Seasonal imp...

How do you know when something’s outside your control? A practical guide to knowing when to hold on—and when to let go 🧠  Framing the Question Most of us say “that’s outside my control,” but rarely define what that  actually  means. Learning to spot when something is outside your control is a leverage skill : it protects your energy, lowers anxiety , and lets you focus on the few moves that truly matter. A Simple Three-Circle Lens Picture your life as three circles: what you  control , what you  influence , and what you simply  experience . Most frustration comes from mixing these up. This post offers a clear way to tell which circle you’re in—so you can respond with more intention at work, in relationships, and in your own head. 1. Start with the “steering wheel” test A fast way to see if something’s outside your control: ask,  “What can I directly do that guarantees this outcome?” If you can’t name an action that reliably produces the result, you’re...

What Invisible Rules Might You Be Following Without Realizing It? How hidden “shoulds” quietly script your choices, habits, and identity.   Big Picture Most of us are guided by  invisible rules —unspoken “shoulds” about work, success, relationships, and even how we’re allowed to feel. These rules rarely show up as conscious beliefs; they hide inside phrases like “that’s just how things are” or “people like me don’t do that.” When you can spot these hidden rules, you gain leverage: you can decide which ones to keep, which to modify, and which to completely ignore. Why these hidden rules matter Learning to question invisible rules helps you make more intentional choices, design a life that fits  you , and avoid running on autopilot based on other people’s expectations. Think of it as upgrading from following a default script to co-writing your own. What Are “Invisible Rules” Anyway? Invisible rules are assumptions that feel like facts: “Serious people don’t switch careers i...