Paul Scrivens

Constellation Thinking

I stopped trying to focus on one thing and started letting my mind build universes. Here’s how I turned constellation thinking into pure intellectual power.

Cognitive Dissonance

Discover how cognitive dissonance shapes your decisions, from toxic jobs to broken relationships. Learn to transform mental tension into powerful personal change.

Become a Better Writer

With my goal of becoming a better thinker it’s obvious to me that it can only happen if I become a better writer. It’s too easy for me to believe that the thoughts in my head are clear. My ego wouldn’t tell me otherwise. But if I want to see how clear they are then … Read more

Become a Better Thinker

Being called smart as a kid probably ruined me for a bit. I only say a bit because at a certain age it was on me to take responsibility for my path. But as I watch my kids grow up with some of the same challenges that I had (probably even harder challenges) I see … Read more

Parkinson’s Law

You have to wonder if Parkinson’s Law was made specifically for those with ADHD. Parkinson’s Law states that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” If you have ADHD then this probably reads like your life story. Get a task that you don’t want to do so what do you … Read more

Confirmation Bias

Out of all of the cognitive biases, Confirmation Bias might be the most damaging in my opinion because it keeps you locked in one lane. Before we get into it what is Confirmation Bias? The tendency to search for, interpret, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs. A person who believes … Read more