Learn to Think in Color

When Several Explanations Seem to Fit, How Do You Decide Which One to Act On? Occam’s Razor, Bayesian thinking, questionclass, decision, obvious Choosing the most useful story when the truth isn’t fully visible yet Big-picture framing When several explanations seem to fit, your brain begs for a clean story. But the real problem isn’t “What’s true?”—it’s “What should I  actually do next ?” In work, relationships, and strategy, acting on the wrong explanation can quietly waste months. A better approach is to treat explanations as  hypotheses  instead of truths, using simple tools like  Occam’s Razor , light  Bayesian thinking  (updating your beliefs as new evidence shows up), and small reversible experiments. That way, multiple explanations stop being a dead end and become a structured way to learn faster. Why Multiple Explanations Feel Paralyzing When something goes wrong, your mind instantly generates stories: “The market changed.” “The strategy was flawed....

How Can You Use Consequences in Decision Making? Clarifying choices by thinking through the ripples, not just the splash. Big-picture framing Using  consequences in decision making  means looking beyond “What do I want?” and asking, “Then what… and then what?” Instead of judging options only by how they feel right now, you deliberately forecast the short-term and long-term outcomes each path is likely to create. This shift turns vague pros and cons into clearer stories about the future: who’s affected, what changes, and what risks you’re really accepting. By slowing down to imagine different consequence pathways—including ethical ones—you make more grounded, less reactive choices that are easier to defend to yourself and others later. Why consequences are your hidden dataset Every decision is a bet on the future, and consequences are the data you’re (often unconsciously) using to place that bet. Most people do this intuitively: you  feel  that one option is safer or ...

What Does Visualizing Data Do for Decision Making? Seeing is Deciding: How Charts and Graphs Clarify Complex Choices When used effectively, data visualization doesn’t just show us numbers—it shows us patterns, priorities, and paths forward. Visualizing data transforms abstract information into tangible insights. Whether it’s a dashboard, scatterplot, or heat map, these visual tools bridge the gap between data and decision-making. In today’s data-saturated world, seeing the story hidden in the numbers is more critical than ever. If you’re looking to sharpen your strategy or influence outcomes, understanding the power of data visualization is essential. The Brain Loves Pictures: Cognitive Ease and Faster Insights Our brains process images  60,000 times faster  than text. That means a well-designed chart can help decision-makers grasp key insights at a glance. Instead of wading through endless rows of a spreadsheet, a graph can illuminate trends, anomalies, or gaps instantly. Thi...

How Do Biases Influence My Decisions? Unmasking the Invisible Puppeteers Guiding Your Choices Our minds are remarkable tools, but they’re not flawless. Every day, hidden biases shape how we think, decide, and act—often without us even realizing. Understanding how biases influence decisions is key to making smarter, more intentional choices in both our personal and professional lives. This insight can improve leadership, negotiation, relationships, and even how we see ourselves. In this post, we explore the role of cognitive biases, how they subtly guide our thinking, and how to spot them before they lead us astray. The Mechanics of Bias: What Are We Really Dealing With? Biases are mental shortcuts—called  heuristics  in psychology—that our brains use to make decisions quickly. They’re essential for survival (think: snap judgments in a dangerous situation), but in modern life, they often distort reality. These heuristics likely evolved to help our ancestors make fast, life-savi...