Over the years, I’ve read hundreds of books and recommended more than a few on this blog. Below, I’ve organized the best books I’ve read. If you’re looking to expand your library with something great, these are some of my favorites. My 5 Favorite Books Below I’ve lumped books into specific categories. However, these five […]

This June, I gave a keynote talk at WDS 2019 about Ultralearning. I cover five lessons I’ve learned about life from undertaking my various projects: The hard way is the easy way. A little fear is very useful. Feedback is good, so ignore most of it. The shortest path is straight ahead. Happiness is not […]

What makes someone an expert? The word is often used to refer to two different types of people: In short, doers and thinkers. This distinction tends to hold across many domains. An excellent pilot, or an expert in aviation. A crack coder, or a computer scientist. Legendary investor Warren Buffett, or Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman. […]

Here’s a useful tip next time you go to a restaurant: The best dish on the menu is often the first dish you ever ordered while eating at that place. Why? Well if you live in a big enough city, with enough locations to eat out, you end up going to a lot of places. […]