Learn to Think in Color

Why do small physical changes cascade into large effects? The hidden rules that let tiny nudges trigger massive outcomes Big-picture framing We’re used to thinking in straight lines: small cause, small effect. But  small physical changes  often trigger surprisingly large consequences because many systems aren’t linear—they’re perched near thresholds, packed with feedback loops, and sensitive to timing. This piece unpacks why a tiny nudge can flip a system into a new state, how energy and stress quietly accumulate, and where amplification and damping hide in everyday structures, technologies, and natural environments. By the end, you’ll see not just why cascades happen, but also why they often  don’t —and how that shapes risk in the real world. The myth of “proportional response”: why small ≠ small We instinctively expect the world to behave like a dimmer switch: move it a little, the light changes a little. That holds in  linear systems , where output scales neatly w...

Which of Your Advantages Are Real, and Which Are Just Momentum? How to separate lasting strengths from lucky streaks before they run out Big-picture framing When you ask, “Which of my  advantages  are real, and which are just momentum?”, you’re really asking how much of your success is built on muscle versus a moving sidewalk. Real advantages are strengths you can explain, reproduce, and rely on; momentum is the leftover push from timing, trends, or past decisions. In this piece, we’ll explore how to tell the difference  and  why, sometimes, it’s actually rational to ride momentum hard even if it’s short-lived. The goal is to get clear on what you can keep building on, what you can consciously exploit, and what could vanish the moment the environment shifts. The Difference Between Real Advantages and Momentum Think of riding a bike downhill. For a while, it feels like you’re incredibly strong—but are you fast because of your legs, or the slope? Real advantages  ...

What Did 2025 Quietly Change About How We Think and Work? The year our tools, time, and relationships got quietly rewired. Big picture snapshot 2025 didn’t feel like a revolution, but it quietly rewrote the defaults for how people think, work, and relate. The real story of how 2025 changed how we work isn’t about flashy headlines—it’s about subtle shifts: AI becoming a normal coworker, hybrid becoming the unspoken norm, and people retreating from loud public feeds into smaller, safer circles. Underneath it all sits a growing preoccupation with mental energy rather than just time and output. This piece explores those shifts so you can name what you’ve been feeling all year—and use it more deliberately in 2026. 1. AI Moved From “Future Thing” to Everyday Coworker If 2023–2024 were about  talking  about AI, 2025 was the year people just started using it and stopped making a big deal out of it. Surveys now show almost half of workers say they use AI at least a few times a year at ...

How can you develop a mindset that embraces change and uncertainty? Build Mental Agility in a World That Won’t Sit Still Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. Here’s how to shift your perspective so that change becomes a launchpad, not a landmine.   Framing the Question The ability to embrace change and navigate uncertainty is no longer just a nice-to-have—it’s a  critical life skill . In a fast-paced world where disruption is constant and the future rarely looks like the past, developing a mindset that can flex, adapt, and remain steady amid ambiguity is essential. The keyword here is “mindset.” It’s not about controlling your environment, but cultivating the mental habits and emotional strength to thrive within it. In this post, we’ll explore how to build that mindset through practical strategies, everyday habits, and inspiring real-world models. Why Embracing Change Feels So Hard Our brains are wired for survival, not innovation. Psychologically, we resist change becaus...