Thynkiq Journal

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Challenge conventional wisdom. Explore paradoxes. Make smarter decisions.

Cognitive Science
February 3, 2026

The 8 Dimensions of Thinking: Why Personality Tests Are Missing the Point

Forget Myers-Briggs. The most important thing to know about yourself isn't who you are—it's how you think. Discover the 8 cognitive dimensions that actually predict your success, happiness, and career fit.

6 min read
Decision Hacking
February 1, 2026

The 10-10-10 Rule for Decisions: Make Smarter Choices Fast

Learn the 10-10-10 rule for decisions to stop overthinking and make better choices. Discover how this simple framework helps you gain clarity in minutes.

9 min read
Mental Models
January 21, 2026

The Third Face of the Coin: Why Smart Leaders Don't Just Choose A or B

In school, probability was 50/50. But a coin has an edge. Discover how the 1-in-6,000 'standing coin' scenarios reveal the false dilemmas trapping your biggest decisions.

9 min read
Intelligence Traps
December 20, 2025

Being Wrong Makes You Smarter

Every mistake is a data point. Discover why your brain learns most effectively when predictions fail and how to cultivate the 'stupidity advantage' through intellectual humility.

7 min read
Mental Models
December 19, 2025

Flipping a Coin: The Surprising Science of Decision Making

Stuck between two equally good choices? Learn why flipping a coin is the most rational tool for decision making and how it reveals what your subconscious already knows.

10 min read
Cognitive Flexibility
November 22, 2025

Why Multitasking Makes You Smarter

Think multitasking is always bad? Meet the 'supertaskers' and discover how controlled task-switching builds cognitive flexibility, improves problem-solving, and trains your brain.

9 min read
Intelligence Traps
November 18, 2025

Why AI Will Make Human Stupidity More Valuable

Your ability to be confused, ask dumb questions, and make beautiful mistakes might be your greatest asset in an AI-powered world. Learn why being 'interestingly wrong' is the new competitive advantage.

9 min read
Productivity Paradoxes
November 15, 2025

The Productivity Hack That's Actually Making You Less Creative

Time-blocking might be killing your best ideas. Discover why your brain's 'default mode network' is the real engine of creativity and how to use structured inefficiency to boost brilliance.

6 min read