I first learned about the 30 Day Trial when I read Steve Pavlina’s short, but influential article, 30 Days to Success. The core idea of the trial was simple: focus on one change, for a month and it would become a habit. After a month, the behavior would be automatic and wouldn’t require willpower or […]
Set a Higher Baseline
For the last several months, I’ve written four articles a week for this website, plus Friday Links. That’s my baseline. Although occasionally I’ll do more, I take every step possible to ensure I don’t do less. Having this baseline means I occasionally miss the super-productive weeks where I could have written seven or eight articles. […]
A Really Cheap Solution to Overspending
How do you stay frugal without being miserly? I don’t want to feel guilty every time I need to make a purchase. At the same time, without a budget and limits, my bank account would soon be empty. My solution to prevent overspending is sitting right next to my wallet. In my wallet I keep […]
You Can’t Always Separate Wins From Losses
When I go to the gym, the difference between a good day and a bad day can be huge. On a bad day you can’t push yourself, you won’t enjoy the exercise and you don’t make any improvements. But, I’ve found, you need those bad days in order to have the great days. If you […]
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.