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Jun 25, 2026 · Fundamentals

Stuck in Linear Thinking? Expand Your Ideas from 1 to 64 with a 9‑Box Grid

Many people get trapped in linear thinking, moving from one idea to the next without broader perspective; the article introduces the Mandala thinking method—a 3×3 grid that forces divergent, convergent, and deep‑dive thinking, turning a single goal into up to 64 concrete actions through structured expansion.