Learn to Think in Color

How Does the Mind See Games and Work Differently? Why your brain loves “play” and resists “work” — even when the task is the same Big picture framing Does the mind see games and work differently, or does it just react to how each is designed and framed? The same activity can feel like a grind in a task tracker and energizing in a game, even if the mental effort is identical. The difference often lies in meaning, autonomy, feedback, and stakes—not in the label “work” or “play.” Understanding how your brain responds to “game mode” versus “work mode” can help you redesign tasks and environments so effort feels more like play, without ignoring real constraints like deadlines, pay, and culture. The brain’s two stories: “I have to” vs “I get to” Your mind doesn’t file activities under “games” and “work.” It files them under stories: Am I choosing this or being forced? Does this matter to me? How risky is it to fail? Do I see progress when I try? Games usually hit the sweet spot: Voluntary: y...

 What Do Questions Do to Your Brain? How curiosity rewires, refocuses, and fuels your mind Big Picture Framing What do questions do to your brain? They don’t just prompt answers—they trigger a cascade of neural activity that changes how we think, learn, and relate. From sharpening attention to lighting up reward systems, questions act like internal searchlights, guiding the brain toward insight. This isn’t just theory; it’s grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and creative practice. Whether you’re coaching a team, leading a project, or journaling, understanding how your brain responds to questions helps you think better—and help others do the same. Questions Create Cognitive Open Loops The moment someone asks you something, your brain shifts into problem-solving mode—whether you answer or not. That’s the Zeigarnik Effect: we remember incomplete tasks better than completed ones. A question, especially an unanswered one, becomes an open loop your brain wants to close. It’s like hear...