Why do some people consistently make better decisions, even in areas they’ve never studied? Whether choosing the right career move, making sense of market trends, or just navigating daily life quickly, these individuals often seem to have a secret advantage. Here’s the good news: They do. And you can cultivate it, too. Warren Buffett’s legendary […]
Words Into Works #135 | The The Regret Optimization Framework
Regret. The word feels heavy, doesn’t it? We’ve all felt its weight. A moment we wish we could redo. A chance left untaken. A mistake we couldn’t undo. Conventional wisdom tells us to “live with no regrets,” as if burying these feelings will lighten the load. But what if regret isn’t something to escape? What […]
Words Into Works #133 | The Paradox of Choice
Imagine a quick stop for toothpaste. Simple, right? But as your eyes scan the shelves, chaos looms: whitening, sensitivity relief, charcoal, baking soda, mint. What began as a two-minute errand now feels like a surprise quiz you’re unprepared for. You freeze, second-guessing every option. Whitening or charcoal? Sensitivity relief or cavity protection? What if I […]
Words Into Works #132 | The Two Selves Theory
Reflect on a recent experience. What comes to mind first? It’s likely not the whole event but the moments that made it unforgettable—the peaks that thrilled you, the valleys that challenged you, and the way it all came together. Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow, delves into this […]
Words Into Works #131 | The Two-Way Door Decision Framework
A while back, I read a story about a professional who was offered a chance to collaborate on an exciting project. It could have been life-changing. But he hesitated—paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong choice. The opportunity was gone by the time he decided. It’s a familiar story, isn’t it? We treat every […]