Systems Thinking
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Can't Start Deep Work?
This protocol splits one big hurdle (to finally start) into small steps, dropping that mental wall to zero.
October 2, 2025Read Article
This protocol splits one big hurdle (to finally start) into small steps, dropping that mental wall to zero.
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. It's that pushback against a day where everything felt out of your hands. In this article, I'll explain what it is, why it happens, and share a straightforward 3-step plan to fix it.
Imagine experimenting safely, like coders do with their projects.
Code your life, and watch complexity melt away. An engineer's approach to automating decisions, reducing fatigue, and reclaiming mental energy for what truly matters.
See how it feels to truly engage with an idea instead of just highlighting it.
Seeing life's shortcuts and unresolved messes as a form of debt with real ongoing costs gives you a clear way to improve.
Stop guessing if your hard work is paying off and start engineering the results you want by using feedback loops, just like a thermostat. This article provides a simple 5-step protocol to translate your goals into hard data, test changes, and make decisions based on what actually works.
To make the right choice, you must first imagine how it could all go wrong; discover the Pre-Mortem analysis—an engineer's framework for turning paralyzing, high-stakes gambles into clear, calculated plans.
A simple mental model that explains why multitasking doesn't work and how to optimize your cognitive resources like a computer engineer.