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How can simple rules guide decisions in complex situations? February 20, 2025 | Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Flow State, Mental Models, Productivity, Question a Day Question a Day   Simplify the Chaos: How Simple Rules Lead to Smarter, Faster Decisions Decision-making in a chaotic, fast-paced world is like trying to untangle a string of holiday lights: frustrating, endless, and occasionally making you question your life choices. Complex situations demand clarity, but overthinking often gets in the way. Enter  simple rules —short, actionable guidelines that cut through complexity like a hot knife through butter (or, more realistically, like a decent pair of scissors through packing tape). These aren’t just survival tools; they’re strategies for thriving in the whirlwind of modern life. Let’s dive into why simple rules work, how they beat decision fatigue, and how you can craft your own to  make decisions faster and smarter—without breaking a sweat. What Are Simple R...

Can your boss just offer you the promotion? January 31, 2025 | Business Process, Feedback, Goal Setting, Leadership & Workplace Culture, Mentorship, Organizational Culture, Progress, Question a Day, Talent Question a Day Can Your Boss Directly Promote You? Here’s What You Need to Know The idea of your boss casually strolling over and saying,  “Congrats, you’re promoted!”  sounds amazing—but is it actually possible? Short answer:  Maybe. But in most workplaces, promotions  aren’t just a handshake deal —they involve  policies, approvals, and sometimes office politics. Let’s break down how promotions really work, what power your boss has, and how you can  increase your chances of moving up. 1. Can Your Boss Simply Promote You? It depends on the company.  In smaller or more flexible workplaces,  a boss may have direct authority to promote based on performance. But in  larger corporations, government jobs, or unionized roles, promotions  ...

Can you design something to take on a life of it's own? 11 November 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Crowdsourcing, Feedback, Flexibility, Question a Day, Strategy, Vision Question-a-Day Can you design something to take on a life of it's own?  Designing something to "take on a life of its own" is both an exciting and challenging goal. This concept goes beyond creating a product, artwork, or idea that simply fulfills a function. It’s about creating something dynamic, self-sustaining, and capable of evolving independently, interacting with people or the environment in ways that allow it to grow beyond the control or original vision of its creator. To design something that takes on a life of its own, you need to create something that has a few key qualities:  openness, adaptability, self-sustaining mechanics,  and  an ability to engage people or systems in an interactive way.  Here are some approaches and examples across various fields where creators have successful...