Learn to Think in Color

What Makes Someone Powerful? Why real power is less about control and more about what you amplify Big-picture framing When people ask  what makes someone powerful , they usually point to money, job titles, or follower counts. But those are just visible outcomes of something deeper: how a person manages themselves, shapes relationships, and uses systems. Real power is the ability to reliably turn intention into impact without losing your integrity. A quick lens In this piece, we’ll break power into three layers—inner, relational, and  structural power —and zoom in on the specific components that make structural power so potent. You’ll walk away with a clearer map of where your power already lives, where it’s constrained, and what you can intentionally build next. Power, Beyond Titles and Followers If you strip away the status symbols,  power  is simply: the capacity to make things happen in the world. That capacity usually lives in three layers: Inner power  – ho...

How Can You “Think Different” in 2026? Practical mental upgrades for an over-scrolled, AI-saturated world Big-picture framing To  think different in 2026 , you don’t need to become a visionary genius—you need to update how you use attention, tools, and time. AI can now draft your ideas, feeds can script your beliefs, and everyone claims to be “innovative,” which makes genuine original thinking rarer and more valuable. The edge isn’t having more information; it’s asking better questions, designing smarter experiments, and protecting space for deep focus. This piece breaks down how to think differently in 2026 so you can notice what others miss, act with more courage, and create work that actually stands out. Why “Thinking Different” Needs an Update in 2026 “Think different” used to mean “have a bold idea.” In 2026, ideas are everywhere. Your feed, your AI assistant, and your group chats generate dozens a day. The scarce resource now is  original judgment . Not just “Can I come ...

What habits could transform your life in 2026? Tiny daily moves, massive long-term compounding. Big Picture: Life-Changing Habits for 2026 The real question behind  “What habits could transform your life in 2026?”  is:  Which small, sustainable actions will still matter 10 years from now?  In this guide, we’ll explore life-changing habits for 2026 that are simple enough to start this week, yet powerful enough to reshape your health, focus, relationships, and career. You’ll see how to think in systems instead of goals, stack habits onto what you already do, and design your environment so the “right” choice becomes the easy one. By the end, you’ll have a short, realistic list of daily moves you can actually keep—and a clearer sense of the kind of person those habits help you become. Why 2026 is the perfect reset year Every new year whispers the same promise:  “This time will be different.”  What makes 2026 special isn’t the calendar—it’s the context. We’re al...

What Is the Hardest Question You’ve Been Asked (asked of ChatGPT 010126)? Not because it’s unanswerable—but because answering it responsibly has consequences. Framing the Question When asking  what is the hardest question I’ve been asked , the difficulty isn’t about computation or access to information. The hardest questions challenge the boundary between explanation and authority, insight and responsibility. This post explains which single question most consistently tests those limits, why it does so, and what it reveals about the nature of an entity like ChatGPT. The Hardest Question I’ve Been Asked The hardest question I’ve been asked is: “What should I do?” It appears simple. It isn’t. This question is harder than philosophical riddles, ethical hypotheticals, or paradoxes because it asks for  direction , not information. It implicitly transfers agency. It invites an answer that could influence real outcomes—relationships, careers, health, identity. From a machine perspecti...