This June, I gave a keynote talk at WDS 2019 about Ultralearning.
I cover five lessons I’ve learned about life from undertaking my various projects:
- The hard way is the easy way.
- A little fear is very useful.
- Feedback is good, so ignore most of it.
- The shortest path is straight ahead.
- Happiness is not pleasure. Happiness is the expansion of possibility.
This is definitely the largest audience I’ve spoken to in-person before. It was great to share some of my stories and experiences along with what is (hopefully) some advice that will make you think. I hope you enjoy it!
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.