Scattered focus and internal contradictions kill manifestation attempts. Learn a practical sequence to stabilize attention, frame selectively, and align action.
AuthorJohn Deacon
An independent AI researcher and systems practitioner focused on semantic models of cognition and strategic logic. He developed the Core Alignment Model (CAM) and XEMATIX, a cognitive software framework designed to translate strategic reasoning into executable logic and structure. His work explores the intersection of language, design, and decision systems to support scalable alignment between human intent and digital execution.
Read more at bio.johndeacon.co.za or join the email list in the menu to receive one exclusive article each week.
When Being a Good Employee Blocks Your Next Career Leap
The traits that make you valuable at work can quietly stall risk-taking and initiative. Here's how to bridge stability with autonomy through small experiments.
Technostress Research Shows Clear Solutions for Organizations
A systematic review of 46 studies reveals how the Job Demands-Resources model can help organizations reduce technostress and improve employee well-being through practical interventions.
Media Ecology: How Digital Platforms Rewire Thinking
McLuhan's media ecology reveals how platforms shape cognition before content matters. Learn to recognize which digital environments help thinking and which dissolve it.
Building work stamina for 99th percentile outcomes
Reaching the 99th percentile requires both talent and sustained effort over time. Learn how to build work stamina without burning out and why early intensity compounds.
Digital Nomad Discipline: Structure Without Walls
Build internal systems that balance freedom with structure as a digital nomad. Eight behavioral patterns create portable discipline across time zones.
How to Stop Giving Away Your Best Ideas for Free Without Burning Bridges
Creative professionals often find themselves trapped in cycles of uncompensated cognitive labor, depleting their mental energy while others benefit from their expertise. This guide offers practical frameworks for transforming goodwill contributions into sustainable professional relationships that honor both your expertise and your financial needs.
Why Stop Caring Advice Fails: Choose Whose Opinions Matter
The goal is not to stop caring what others think. Learn to choose whose opinions matter and when they matter to turn feedback into strategic navigation.
How We Misread Reality: Training Clarity of Perception
We confuse seeing with looking. Clarity of perception is disciplined observation that separates facts from interpretation, reduces bias, and improves decisions.
Stop Performing for Crowds: Build Authentic Content That Converts
Chasing trends weakens your voice and business. Learn how authentic content filters the right audience while building lasting value through honest, specific work.