Eisenhower matrix: How to avoid the busy-work trap
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools, One of the most popular productivity frameworks is the Eisenhower matrix – a 2×2 matrix for prioritising based on urgency...
Six Thinking Hats and Black Friday offer
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools, Making the best decisions often requires looking at them through different lenses so that you don't overlook an important...
Resulting: why good decisions can have bad outcomes
Hi there, it's Adam from Untools, When you make a decision and it doesn’t have the outcome you wanted, it’s easy to look back and think “Of course I...
How to have difficult conversations without conflict
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools, How do you express concerns, share difficult feedback or communicate your needs without making the other side feel too...
Why brainstorming doesn’t work and what to do instead
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools,Most brainstorming meetings are where good ideas go to die. They have a worthy goal: quickly get the best ideas from people....
Match your decision to the right approach
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools, When making decisions, we often use the same mental process whether we’re choosing what to have for dinner or deciding on a...
Principles of creativity + templates update
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools, Many people think creativity is an innate talent and that the most creative ideas are the result of creating without any...
How to write so busy people will read
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools, Most people bury the lead in their business communication. They save the important bit for the end, forcing readers to wade...
Why your brain prefers convincing others to being right
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools, One topic I haven’t yet covered on Untools is cognitive biases. They affect all of us and it’s fascinating to study why...
Why AI is making us worse thinkers (and how to avoid it)
Exploring how AI usage erodes our critical thinking and learning to treat it as a thinking partner for better outcomes.
Understand systems with Connection circles
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools. In today’s post we will focus on systems and cover a fundamental thinking tool to begin understanding them. When we define...
Integrative thinking: moving beyond either/or choices
Hi there, it’s Adam from Untools. When it comes to approaching complex problems, many people follow the brain’s natural tendency to simplify and reduce the...
Second-order thinking and the 10-10-10 rule
Hi there, It's Adam from Untools.co. I hope you enjoyed the previous newsletter on first-principles thinking. In this edition, we’ll look at one of the most...
Untools is back! How to break down problems and procrastinate productively
I'm back with Untools monthly, starting with first-principles thinking to enhance your problem-solving!
OODA Loop for quick decision-making
Hi there, it's Adam from Untools. It's been a while since the last issue of this newsletter and it's amazing to see there's now almost 20,000 people...
Give better feedback with Situation–Behavior–Impact
Hi, it's Adam from Untools, last week, I announced a new category of thinking tools: communication. We looked at Minto pyramid for making your communication...
Untools: Minto Pyramid and a new category of tools
Hi there, it's Adam from Untools and I'm bringing you a new thinking tool today. Actually, not just the tool but also a whole new category on Untools –...
🎉 Untools App beta coming soon: Sign up today!
Hi there, it's Adam from Untools and today's update is a big milestone for this project. About a year ago, I teamed up with Gabriel, a software engineer, and...
Concept map (thinking tool), Expert decision making and Untools app update
Hi there, it's Adam from Untools. It's been a while since the last issue of this newsletter but I'm happy to be back! Today, I want to share several things...
Ishikawa Diagram now on Untools and a simple communication framework
Hi there, it's Adam from Untools. There's now over 4800 of you subscribed and I couldn't be more grateful for this amazing audience of people who want to...