This is an older article I originally wrote about speed reading based on my personal experience. I’ve since posted a critique of the original methods, backed by more significant scientific research. Please read here: I Was Wrong About Speed Reading: Here’s the Facts. Reading is an incredibly important skill to have. Just about any form […]
How to Manage Stress
Whether it is working towards goals, facing relationships challenges or just getting stuck in a traffic jam, life can often be stressful. How you manage to deal with this stress largely determines whether you are going to be a happy, self-actualizing individual or if you stumble into anxiety and depression. I’ve found a system that […]
Big Ideas Are Not Enough
The devil may be in the details, but so is success. Everyone seems to be searching for those one or two large ideas that distinguish success, but more likely it is the thousands of little things that make the ultimate difference. It’s like asking what the difference is between a skyscraper and a shack is […]
Success is Possible, But Harder Than You Think
There are two major mistakes people make when evaluating the goals they want to set. The first is that they underestimate what they are capable of. Looking at the future people tend to project much of their present. It can be difficult to imagine being a millionaire when you are currently broke, but looking 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.