Everybody wants something different. That’s part of the challenge in writing. I certainly don’t try to please everyone, but even within my own desire to share new ideas, I find myself being pulled in different directions. Some readers visit here just for the food for thought from a learning-hacking, online-business-owning twentysomething. Other people actually want […]
Silencing the Background Noise of Life
There are only really three things you do in any given day: Things you enjoy Things that improve your life Everything else My guess is, like most people, the majority of your time is spent on the third, “everything else” category. But should it be? Fun, Growth and the Background Noise in Life The main […]
Should Future Entrepreneurs Go to College?
If you plan on running your own business empire, should you bother going to school? I reject the common idea that school is a waste of time for potential entrepreneurs. There are good reasons why many entrepreneurs would benefit from education, and the choice depends on your situation. Common Wisdom: School is a Waste of […]
Is it Possible to Ace University Exams Without Studying?
Asking that question was how it all got started. Nearly four years ago I wrote an article about how I was able to do just that—get A’s on exams without studying. I know it’s possible, not just because I’ve done it a number of times, but because after writing the article I heard from numerous […]
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.