Frequently asked questions about thinking, epistemology, and cognitive tools. 6402 answers
Environments accumulate clutter over time — periodically redesign them.
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The same principles that work for personal choice architecture work for teams.
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More options often leads to worse outcomes and less satisfaction — constrain deliberately.
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Using your environment to reinforce commitments makes follow-through easier.
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