Suppose I wanted to get substantially better at writing, maybe through some kind of deliberate ultralearning project, how should I do it? Improving when you’re at zero is quite different from improving when you’ve already invested tens of thousands of hours into your craft. I’ve been writing for over thirteen years. I’ve written around 1500 […]
I’m 31
Today is my thirty-first birthday. Every year on this blog, since I was 18, I’ve written a birthday post, sharing some of what I’ve done in the past year, as well as my plans for the future. In some ways, this tradition itself feels strange. When you’re in your early twenties, each year feels like […]
Discussing Ultralearning: Some of my Favorite Podcasts, Reviews and Essays
My book, Ultralearning, was just released last week. I’d like to share some of my favorite podcast conversations I’ve recorded (as well as some reviews and essays). Conversations About Ultralearning Here are some of the conversations I recorded as part of Ultralearning. There are still more to be released, but if you’re looking to listen […]
Ultralearning is Now Available
Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition and Accelerate Your Career is now available. Being able to quickly master hard skills is essential to your work and life. This book will show you how to do it, drawing on dramatic stories of ultralearners and their projects, as well as detailed science on learning. I wrote […]
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.