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  Why Is Sleep Under-Prioritized? Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership asset. Learn why sleep is under-prioritized, how it affects decision-making, and what to do about it. Question the Premise We often equate being busy with being important. But what if the real productivity killer isn’t a lack of time—but a lack of rest? The flawed assumption is: “More waking hours = more output.” In reality, that belief may be draining your edge. Map the Mental Models Productivity Paradox:  Beyond 50 hours/week, your output per hour tanks. Scarcity Mindset:  We treat time like gold but treat energy like it’s infinite. Maslow’s Hierarchy:  Many leaders try to self-actualize without sleep—like building a skyscraper with no foundation. Examine Alternatives Cultural comparisons:  Japanese “karoshi” vs. Google’s nap pods. Performance domains:  Elite athletes treat sleep like oxygen; most execs treat it like a weekend luxury. Test for Practical Application Ask yourself: Woul...

How does the tech I use change my decision making? May 7, 2025 | Accountability, Decision Making, Mental Health, Modern Life, Psychology, Question a Day, Tools Question a Day   How Technology Influences Your Decision-Making (For Better or Worse) Technology has become the invisible hand guiding our daily decisions—what we buy, what we watch, even who we date. (Ever swiped left too fast and regretted it?  Yeah, blame the UI, not your judgment.) Whether it's AI-powered recommendations, social media echo chambers, or the sheer overload of choices, the tech you use might be making more decisions for you than you realize. So, how exactly is technology influencing your thinking, and should you be concerned? Let's dive in. 1. Information Overload: The Paradox of Choice In theory, having access to unlimited information should make decision-making easier. In practice, it often does the opposite. Too many choices lead to paralysis.  Ever spent 30 minutes scrolling through Netflix, o...

How Do Algorithms Shape Our Understanding of the World? April 15, 2025 | Algorythms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Decision Making, Modern Life, Pattern Recognition, Question a Day Question a Day   The Invisible Hand of Code: How Algorithms Shape What We See, Think, and Believe  Imagine waking up in a world where every piece of information you see has been carefully chosen for you—from the news you read to the ads you see, the job opportunities you discover, and even the people you date. Well, welcome to the age of algorithms—where unseen code determines what we know, what we believe, and even what we question. But how exactly do algorithms shape our perception of reality? And what are the hidden risks of living in algorithm-curated bubbles? Let’s dive in. 1. Algorithms Decide What Information We See (and What We Don’t) 🚨  The Problem: The internet contains infinite information—so algorithms act as gatekeepers, filtering what reaches us. 📌  How Algorithms ...