Every day, we make countless decisions—from choosing what to eat for breakfast to navigating complex work projects or personal relationships.
We like to believe that these choices stem from our free will, guided by logic and reason.
But what if many of these decisions aren't as autonomous as we think?
Beneath the surface, hidden forces like cognitive biases and social norms quietly steer us in specific directions, often without our conscious awareness.
Responsive design is often equated with optimizing how websites appear across various screen sizes.
While ensuring that a site looks impeccable on both mobile devices and desktops is crucial, this perspective only scratches the surface of what responsive design truly entails.
Responsive design isn't merely about screens. It’s about people.
Consider designing for someone rushing through a crowded subway, catching glimpses of your site between stops.
Too often, we find ourselves anchored in the present—addressing today’s problems, meeting current needs, and catering to today’s users.
It’s a natural inclination; the present is tangible, urgent, and demands our attention.
But what if our most significant endeavor isn’t to design for today, but to at least try to envision a tomorrow we can’t yet see?
When we design, we’re not just crafting solutions for the now—we’re shaping the foundation for what lies ahead.
The real challenge?
Imagine being handed a blank canvas, unlimited resources, and complete freedom to create anything you desire.
While this scenario sounds exhilarating, the sheer abundance of options can often lead to creative paralysis.
Without boundaries, where do you begin?
What deserves your focus?
True innovation drives progress, but true innovation is hard to accomplish.
The idea of creating something entirely new can seem overwhelming, impossible even.
We often celebrate breakthroughs without fully appreciating the journey that led to them or the core principle behind them—the idea of moving from zero to one.
Coined by Peter Thiel in his book Zero to One, this principle offers a powerful framework for any entrepreneur aiming to create not just something better, but...
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's right-hand man, once said:
“80 or 90 important models will carry about 90% of the freight in making you a worldly-wise person.”
Mental models are the frameworks we use to understand the world.
They’re the lenses through which we see problems, opportunities, and challenges.
And like any tool, they can either sharpen our ability to cut through the noise or, if ignored, dull our perception.
What if you were the chosen one?
What if you were the one destined to change everything?
That your life isn’t like everyone else's, that your purpose is something more important, more profound.
That you are part of a prophecy destined to come true, destined to change everything.
These are the characteristics we commonly associate with the idea of the chosen one.
It’s an idea that resonates deeply with the majority of people.
But why?
You have dreams.
You have visions for the future.
You have goals.
But why?
Why dream?
Why imagine a better future?
Why lay out goals for yourself?
Is it for money?
For status?
For power?
Look deeper.
If you long for riches, you'll never be satisfied.
If you long for status, you might...
Time is beautiful, but unforgiving.
Time tells the truth; it won't lie; it can capture the sum of your life in a single moment.
The regret from the opportunities you didn't take, the loathing at the paths you didn't walk, the delusions of grandeur, the self-sabotage, the victimhood, letting your ego run wild - if ignored will compound and consume you eventually.
You can lie to the world, and with luck, your rhetoric might convince them of your lies.
You can lie to yourself, and over time you...