Periodic Table of Habits
Forcing oneself to adopt unfamiliar actions to uncover hidden benefits. This helps identify unexpected advantages in alternative approaches.
Leveraging public speaking and content creation to establish authority. Focuses on memorable narratives over technical explanations.
Modifying physical spaces to encourage desired behaviors. Examples include placing fruit bowls in visible locations.
Implementing tangible indicators like urine color charts to drive behavior. Makes abstract concepts physically observable.
Structuring video calls to maximize time reclamation. Includes recording meetings and asynchronous follow-ups.
Systematically questioning 'obvious' solutions. Asks why trains must be faster rather than more enjoyable.
Doing manual tasks like dishwashing when mentally stuck. Uses bodily movement to stimulate new perspectives.
Maintaining regular publication schedule for essays. Combines behavioral science insights with current events.
Delaying task initiation to allow subconscious processing. Trusts incubation periods for creative breakthroughs.
Tailoring messages to LinkedIn, X, and TikTok audiences. Repurposes core ideas across formats and demographics.
Scheduling unstructured time between meetings. Allows accidental discoveries and relationship building.
Resisting over-reliance on quantifiable data. Prioritizes qualitative human experiences in decisions.
Identifying value differences across contexts. Examples include repricing identical goods for new markets.
Studying diverse fields from evolutionary biology to medieval history. Connects disparate concepts for novel insights.
Creating environments where unconventional ideas are welcomed. Uses 'stupid idea' sessions to spark innovation.
Balancing innovation with familiarity in product design. 'Most Advanced Yet Acceptable' approach for adoption.
Tolerating apparent waste for hidden benefits. Examples include in-person meetings for relationship depth.
Prioritizing horizontal team structures over hierarchy. Encourages informal collaboration and idea sharing.
Imagining alternative historical outcomes for perspective. Asks 'What if penicillin was discovered today?'
Curating annual event blending behavioral science and creativity. Features diverse speakers from academia to entertainment.
