Darren Matthews·PinnedMember-onlyHow Thinking in Patterns Will Make You Think BetterUnlocking the power of mental models — Unbelievably, right now you’re thinking in patterns. Some you might be aware of, but most of them, you can’t see or even describe them. Take the lost time of daydreaming. Only a few minutes ago my train of thought was gone from me. Vertical blinds decorate the window in my…Thinking6 min readThinking6 min read
Darren Matthews·Jun 21Member-onlyYou Can’t Avoid EntropyWe all have plans, but the randomness of life has other ideas. — Each week I share practical decision tips to help you achieve Decision Growth. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. “Everyone has a plan ‘till they get punched in the mouth” ― Mike Tyson In life, we have dreams, so we make plans to turn those dreams into reality. …Decision Making3 min readDecision Making3 min read
Darren Matthews·Jun 14Member-onlyYou Need This WordIt might seem negative, but it can bring huge upsides… — Each week I share practical decision tips to help you achieve Decision Growth. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. There is a word you can use to save time. There is a word you can use to give yourself more. There is a word, that once spoken can…Decision Making2 min readDecision Making2 min read
Darren Matthews·Jun 7Member-onlyDo You Audit Your Decisions?Without it, you’ll never know if you’re making too many decisions. — Each week I share practical decision tips to help you achieve Decision Growth. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. It isn’t your everyday question, is it? Do you audit your decisions? It certainly isn’t a question which might come up while you wait for your Zoom meeting to…Decision Making3 min readDecision Making3 min read
Darren Matthews·Jun 2Member-onlyThe Ben Franklin Effect: The Unexpected Power of Asking for a FavourHow to turn enemies into friends. — Most of us wouldn’t think asking a favour could turn an enemy into a friend. But that is exactly what the Ben Franklin effect does. It uses the approach of requesting a favour to overcome the negative view that person has. Of course, The Ben Franklin Effect is a cognitive…Cognitive Bias6 min readCognitive Bias6 min read
Darren Matthews·May 31Member-onlyWhy You’ve got to Start Subtracting for Success in LifeIt’s not what you add… — Each week I share practical decision tips to help you achieve Decision Growth. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. There is a paradox to growth no one likes to hear. It’s this: Doing more doesn’t always create more. There are countless examples. Take the Apple product range that…Decision Making2 min readDecision Making2 min read
Darren Matthews·May 17Member-onlyThe Decision That Holds You BackHow not making a decision can be the worst decision of all. — Each week I share helpful decision ideas in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. I suffer from bouts of indecision. At heart, I’m a creator. I choose the topics, the titles — and the content for this newsletter and every article on the…Decision Making3 min readDecision Making3 min read
Darren Matthews·May 10Member-onlyHow Are You Working?It’s time to make sure you’re working IN it — and ON it. — Each week I share helpful decision ideas in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. It’s week 19 of 2023. Yes, 36% of the year has gone already. Can you believe it? Time flies when you’re having fun. Hopefully, that’s the case for you. …Decision Making2 min readDecision Making2 min read
Darren Matthews·May 3Member-onlyWhy Your Rules Can Save YouLike Charlie Munger says, avoiding stupidity is easier than being brilliant. — Each week I share helpful decision ideas in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. It’s obvious when you think about it. Rules surround us. Amongst many, some define the speed we should drive, and the age we can marry and consume alcohol. Rules…Decision Making2 min readDecision Making2 min read
Darren Matthews·Apr 26Member-onlyWhat Is The Problem? The Answer Will Need You to See The Basic FundamentalsUnderstanding first principles is the skill you need. — I share helpful tips to improve your decisions in my One Weekly Decision newsletter. Sign up here to get next week’s ideas. It’s a simple enough question. What is the problem? The problem is there is often a problem with the problem question. Take the film, Moneyball. In it, Billy…Decision Making4 min readDecision Making4 min read
