I wanted to thank everyone that participated in my survey last week. I had over 300 responses, and I had the chance to learn a little bit more about all of you. Website Redesign One of the questions I asked in the survey was for a single point of improvement for the website. I received […]
Taoism and the Art of Productivity
The best ideas come from unusual sources. And some of the best productivity ideas I’ve come across lately come from a now-dead, 2500 year-old Chinese philosopher. Lao-Tzu, founder of Taoism may not be remembered for lifehacking, but with a few modifications, some of his ideas will help you get things done. Central to the Taoist […]
You Are Going to Lose Everything Eventually
Everything you have is borrowed, and there is going to be a time you’ll have to give it all back. Your money, clothes and property won’t stay with you forever. Friends and family members pass on and some grow apart from you. Even existence itself is time-limited. I’m guessing some readers feel this is a […]
Survey is Back Online
Sometime last night the survey went down. I didn’t realize SurveyMonkey only allowed 100 responses for basic accounts. I’ve paid for an upgrade and the survey will now work without any problems. Thanks for the notifications from readers. The survey is still online and the gift is still available for anyone who fills it out […]
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.