Tools, practices and methods

The world is full of amazing tools that may be perfectly suited to accelerate our journey, but often we only discover them through chance encounters, and can lose years being stuck in sub optimal loops.

Our endeavor is to catalog a growing list of tools and eventually match them to you based on your context.

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Mind Mapping

Mind mapping is a visual brainstorming technique used to organize and represent ideas, concepts, or information in a hierarchical and interconnected format. It involves creating a visual diagram that starts with a central idea or topic and branches out into subtopics, related concepts, and associations in a non-linear fashion. Mind maps are effective for capturing, organizing, and synthesizing information, as well as facilitating creative thinking and problem-solving.

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Brainstorming

Brainstorming is a group creativity technique used to generate a large number of ideas or solutions to a problem or challenge. It involves open and spontaneous discussion among participants, encouraging the free flow of ideas without criticism or judgment. The goal is to explore a wide range of possibilities, spark creativity, and inspire innovative solutions.

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Stepladder Technique

The Step Ladder Technique is a structured communication and decision-making approach used in group discussions or team meetings. It encourages the participation of all members by gradually introducing new individuals to the ongoing conversation. This method helps prevent dominant voices from overshadowing quieter team members, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment.

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Starbursting

Starbursting is a brainstorming technique that focuses on generating questions rather than answers. In this approach, a central idea or topic is placed in the center of a star-shaped diagram, and each point of the star represents a different type of question: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Participants then brainstorm questions related to the central idea under each category, branching out from the center like rays of a star. The goal is to explore various aspects and dimensions of the topic, stimulating thorough and diverse thinking. Starbursting is particularly useful in the early stages of problem-solving, idea generation, or project planning to prompt comprehensive exploration and consideration of different perspectives.

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Analogy Thinking

Analogy thinking involves drawing parallels or comparisons between different concepts, situations, or ideas to enhance understanding or solve problems. It relies on recognizing similarities between seemingly unrelated things and using those similarities to gain insights or make sense of a particular concept. Analogies serve as cognitive tools, helping individuals bridge gaps in knowledge, make associations, and transfer understanding from one domain to another. This form of thinking is often used in problem-solving, creative thinking, and learning to facilitate a deeper and more nuanced comprehension of complex topics.

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6-3-5 Brainwriting

The 6-3-5 Brainwriting technique involves a group of participants collaboratively generating ideas in a written format. It is a structured and systematic brainstorming technique that involves a group of participants generating ideas in a written format. The name "6-3-5" denotes the number of participants, ideas generated in each round, and the number of rounds in the process. This method is designed to encourage collaborative idea generation while providing a level of structure and organization.

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Biohacking

Biohacking in life involves using science, technology, and self-experimentation to optimize and enhance various aspects of human performance and well-being. This may include practices such as optimizing nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress management, as well as using supplements, wearable devices, and other tools to improve physical and cognitive function. Biohackers often seek to achieve higher levels of energy, focus, resilience, and overall health by leveraging insights from biology and cutting-edge research.

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The Kübler-Ross Model

The Kübler-Ross Model, also known as the five stages of grief, is a psychological framework proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross to explain the emotional process experienced by individuals facing significant loss or trauma. The model suggests that people progress through five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, though not necessarily in a linear fashion. It has been widely applied in various fields, including psychology, counseling, and healthcare, to understand and support individuals coping with loss and transition.

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The Seinfeld Strategy

The Seinfeld Strategy is a productivity approach inspired by comedian Jerry Seinfeld, emphasizing daily consistency towards a specific goal to build momentum and habits over time.

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SCAMPER

SCAMPER is a creative thinking technique that encourages individuals to generate new ideas by questioning and modifying existing ones. The acronym stands for Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse. SCAMPER provides a structured framework for brainstorming and problem-solving, allowing individuals to explore various possibilities and innovations. This technique was popularized by Alex Faickney Osborn, the originator of brainstorming.

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Round Robin Brainstorming

Round Robin Brainstorming is a structured variation of traditional brainstorming where team members contribute ideas one by one in a predetermined order. It ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to share their thoughts, promoting inclusivity and preventing dominant voices from overshadowing others. This method is particularly useful in diverse group settings where team members may have varying levels of assertiveness.

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Concept Mapping

Concept mapping is a visual tool used to organize and represent knowledge or information in a hierarchical and structured format. It helps individuals or groups visually illustrate relationships between concepts and ideas. Concept maps typically consist of nodes (representing concepts or ideas) connected by labeled lines or arrows that indicate the relationships between them. This technique is widely used in education, brainstorming, problem-solving, and research to enhance understanding and promote meaningful learning.

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Rolestorming

Rolestorming is a creative problem-solving technique that involves exploring a challenge or generating ideas by adopting different roles or perspectives. It was developed by Andrew Van Gundy in the early 1970s. Van Gundy was a management consultant and the author of the book "Brain Boosters for Business Advantage," where he introduced the concept of rolestorming as a creative problem-solving technique.

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Four-Box Method

The Four-Box Method is a minimalist approach to decluttering and organizing spaces. It involves dividing items into four categories: Keep, Donate/Sell, Trash, and Relocate. By systematically sorting belongings into these categories, individuals can efficiently streamline their possessions and create a more organized living environment. This method promotes mindful decision-making and helps individuals prioritize what truly adds value to their lives while letting go of unnecessary clutter.

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Six Thinking Hats Technique

Six Thinking Hats is a creative thinking technique developed by Dr. Edward de Bono. It is a method for exploring different perspectives and fostering more balanced decision-making in group discussions. The approach involves assigning different "hats" to participants, each representing a specific thinking style. By systematically wearing these metaphorical hats, individuals can approach problems or decisions from multiple angles. The six hats are: White (facts and information), Red (emotions and intuition), Black (critical thinking), Yellow (optimism and positive thinking), Green (creative thinking), and Blue (overview and process control).

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The 5 Whys Technique

The 5 Whys is a problem-solving technique that involves asking "why" repeatedly to identify the root cause of an issue. It encourages a deeper exploration of the underlying factors contributing to a problem, aiming to address the root cause rather than just its symptoms. The 5 Whys is delves into the layers of causation behind a problem. It involves asking "why" five times, or as many times as necessary, to peel away the surface issues and reveal the core cause.

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The Delphi Method

The Delphi Method is a forecasting process and communication framework that leverages the insights of a panel of experts to arrive at a group consensus or decision. The process involves sending out questionnaires to experts, aggregating their responses, and sharing the summarized insights with the group after each round. Experts then have the opportunity to adjust their answers in subsequent rounds based on the evolving group response. The ultimate goal is to achieve a true consensus of expert opinions.

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The Nominal Group Technique (NGT)

The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) is a structured group decision-making process that encourages the active participation of all members while minimizing the influence of dominant individuals. NGT was developed to overcome some of the limitations of traditional brainstorming methods and enhance the quality of group decision-making.

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Reverse Brain Storming

Reverse brainstorming is a creative thinking technique that involves generating ideas for solving a problem by considering how to cause or worsen the problem instead. It encourages participants to think in unconventional ways and can lead to innovative solutions.

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Storyboarding

Storyboarding is a visual planning technique commonly used in various creative fields, such as filmmaking, animation, video game design, and advertising. It involves creating a sequence of drawings or images to outline the key events, scenes, or shots of a story. Storyboarding serves as a visual roadmap for a project, helping creators and collaborators to organize their ideas and communicate the narrative structure.

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