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...

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 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 ...