I make the case for viewing focus and motivation as being two ways of describing the same thing.
Why I’m Skeptical About Efforts to Revolutionize Schooling
A brief explanation of my pessimism about efforts to radically improve education.
How to Read Better Books
How to read harder books (and how to not get fooled by bad ones).
What if We’re Already Living in Utopia?
If we’re so rich, why is everyone miserable?
I'm a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, computer programmer and an avid reader. Since 2006, I've published weekly essays on this website to help people like you learn and think better. My work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, TEDx, Pocket, Business Insider and more. I don't promise I have all the answers, just a place to start.