Thinking
Think clearer and make better choices.
Explore 18 growth hacks curated for this zone. Each one comes with an actionable description you can turn into a routine, journal prompt, or automated flow with the ChatGPT API.
Hacks in this zone
Pause Before You Decide (Anchoring Bias)
When faced with a decision, take a moment to step back and consider other pieces of information before settling on the first thing you heard.
Look Beyond the Obvious (Availability Heuristic)
Challenge yourself to dig deeper when making decisions. Don’t just go with what’s most easily recalled; ask yourself, 'What am I missing?'
Challenge Your Beliefs (Confirmation Bias)
Make it a habit to question your beliefs. Look for evidence that contradicts your assumptions instead of only seeking confirmation.
See the Whole Person (Halo Effect)
When forming an opinion about someone, take a step back and consider all aspects of their character, not just your first impression.
Balance the Scales (Negativity Bias)
When you find yourself focusing on the negatives, make a conscious effort to also consider the positives. Ask, 'What’s going right here?'
Check Your Optimism (Optimism Bias)
Before assuming the best outcome, ask yourself, 'What could go wrong?' and 'How can I prepare for it?'
Think in Percentages (Overconfidence Bias)
Estimate how certain you are about something in percentages rather than absolute terms. Ask, 'How sure am I, really?'
Prioritize What’s Important (Recency Effect)
Don’t let the latest information overshadow what’s truly important. Regularly review and prioritize key information, not just the most recent.
Value What’s Really Important (Scarcity Effect)
Ask yourself if you’re valuing something just because it’s rare. Focus on its actual importance to you, not just its scarcity.
Embrace Change (Status Quo Bias)
Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Ask, 'Is staying the same really better?' Be open to new ways of doing things.
Cut Your Losses (Sunk Cost Fallacy)
When you’re stuck on something because of the time, money, or effort you’ve already invested, ask, 'Is it still worth it going forward?'
Think for Yourself (Bandwagon Effect)
Before jumping on the bandwagon, ask yourself, 'Do I really believe in this, or am I just following the crowd?' Make decisions based on your own reasoning.
Double-Check Your Knowledge (Dunning-Kruger Effect)
Regularly ask for feedback and seek out learning opportunities to ensure your confidence matches your actual ability.
Consider the Context (Fundamental Attribution Error)
When judging someone’s actions, ask yourself, 'What situational factors might be influencing them?' Look beyond just their personality.
Question the Group (Groupthink)
In group discussions, ask questions and voice your own opinions, even if they go against the consensus. Encourage others to do the same.
Check Your Hindsight (Hindsight Bias)
After an event occurs, resist the urge to say, 'I knew it all along.' Instead, review your original thoughts and predictions to see how they compare.
Validate Connections (Illusory Correlation)
When you notice a connection between two things, ask yourself, 'Is there really a link here, or am I seeing something that isn’t there?' Look for solid evidence…
Own Your Success (Self-Serving Bias)
Give yourself credit when things go well, but also acknowledge your role when they don’t. Reflect on what you could improve without blaming external factors.