The Power of Embedded Metaphors

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"I think my model is that you look around at the options and run these through a back chain where it's like, okay, would this connect to that goal? Not just might this lead me in that direction. But once you know enough, is this a necessary step to reach that goal?" "If you don't know enough, then does this seem like a good option that will keep open the things that I could do later," he says. 'We can hijack more of our brain to do interesting work if we take an abstract concept and stick it into the world'

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What are "forward-chaining" and "backward-chaining", and how do they connect with theory of change? What sorts of mental habits and heuristics prevent you from brainstorming ideas effectively? How can you harness feedback effectively to sharpen your ideas? From whom should you solicit feedback? How can you view your own products with fresh eyes? What are some common struggles people encounter when starting or changing careers, and how can they be overcome? Why are small experiments so under-used? How can we construct a sustainable work life? What are the best ways to rest and recover from overwork and burnout?

Lynette Bye is a productivity coach who works with effective altruists. Before that, she studied the psychology of self-control at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. You can find out more and read her blog at lynettebye.com.

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