Sequential Games: Win Smarter with Chess and Poker Thinking

❗ Problem: “Why Do I Keep Getting Surprised by Outcomes?” Have you ever made a decision that seemed smart, only to watch it collapse because you didn’t anticipate how someone else would react? This is what happens when you don’t think sequentially — when you make your move without considering the moves that follow. …

Nash Equilibrium: Why People Stay Stuck In Bad Situations

❗ Why Doesn’t Anyone Make the First Move? Ever wonder why: It’s not always laziness, fear, or indifference.Often, it’s a strategic freeze — each person is waiting for the other to change first. This is a classic Nash Equilibrium: A situation where no one can improve their outcome by acting alone, so everyone stays stuck, even …

The Prisoner’s Dilemma: Why Trust Breaks — and How to Fix It

The Problem: We Hurt Ourselves by Trying to Protect Ourselves Have you ever trusted someone — only to regret it?Or held back because you feared the other person might betray you first? In those moments, you’re not just reacting emotionally.You’re likely stuck in what’s called a Prisoner’s Dilemma — one of the …

CQA vs CMP in AQbD: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

When working in regulated labs, you often hear phrases like: “Flow rate is a CQA…”  “LOD is a CMP…” At first, those terms might sound correct. But in Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD), confusing Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) with Critical Method Parameters (CMPs) is a common mistake.  And it can be a costly …

Game Theory for Everyday Life: How to Make Smarter Decisions Starting Today

Understand the hidden games people play — and how to stay three moves ahead in business, relationships, and life. Have you ever made a decision that seemed smart in the moment — only to realize later it actually made things worse?Or watched two people fight so hard to “win” that …

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