Archive - Mason’s Blog

The One Domino That Tips the Whole Table

Let’s Talk About Percolation Thresholds

Jul 11 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

November 2024

The Electoral College, Explained

Does every vote count?

Nov 4, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

October 2024

Self-Awareness, Explained

Self-awareness is the bedrock of personal transformation.

Oct 25, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

Schrödinger's Cat, Explained

Imagine you have to make a decision, but you won’t know whether it was the right choice until later.

Oct 23, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

Self-Perception Theory

Oct 21, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

Cancel Culture, Explained

Why it’s a bad idea to go with the mob...

Oct 20, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

Inversion, Explained

In many areas of life, things are often not as they seem at first glance, and this concept of “flipping” the norm is called inversion.

Oct 19, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

Second Order Thinking, Explained

We're back! 100% Free this time! (as it should've been)

Oct 16, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

June 2024

The Pygmalion Effect, Explained

How High Expectations can set you up for High Performance!

Jun 30, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

Thinking from First Principles, Explained

What does "First Principles" even mean?

Jun 29, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

Defensive Stocks, Explained

Some companies are less affected by Macro-Economic changes.

Jun 26, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

Growth Mindset in the Classroom

A Guide for Teachers to integrate a Growth Mindset into their Teaching.

Jun 24, 2024 •

Mason Lee Tompkins

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