For the few readers who don’t already know, one of my favorite bloggers is Cal Newport. Cal just published a new book which tackles the question of what does it take to be remarkably successful and still have a remarkably enjoyable life. I recently had a spoke with Cal talking about ideas such as: Why […]
Here’s What’s Wrong with Self-Help
“I’m not really into that personal development stuff.” A friend said this to me the other day. I found it interesting not because it’s unusual to say, but because it’s common. I know many people who wouldn’t be caught dead walking around the self-help aisle of a bookstore, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have […]
My Upcoming Video Course, Learning on Steroids and Vancouver Meet-Up
Just two quick announcements to make today: Learn More, Study Less – The Video Course Holistic learning, the strategy I’ve used to ace finals without studying and maintain a GPA between an A and an A+ in university while growing a business, has consistently been the most popular subject on my blog. I still get […]
I’m 22
Today is my 22nd birthday. As a tradition I’ve done on this blog for the last 4 years, I use this as a chance to share a bit of my experiences and plans for the future. If you’re only here for big ideas or practical how-to’s, feel free to skip this post. No worries, I’ll […]
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.