The basic process for building all habits is basically the same: you repeatedly condition the behavior you want, over time, until it becomes automatic. There’s two main ways you can condition a habit. One is through classical conditioning. This is simply a paired association with a trigger and a behavior. Going to the gym after […]
The Best Articles on Habits
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle The way your life plays out is guided by thousands of habits that make most of your decisions for you. Understanding how those habits work and how to change them is essential. Here are some of my best […]
Have a Podcast or Blog? Help Me Get the Word Out About Ultralearning
On August 6th, my new book, Ultralearning, will be published by Harper Business. Being able to quickly learn hard skills is essential to your career and life. Going back to school often isn’t an option, and even when it is, there are many important skills schools don’t teach. Ultralearning, the art of aggressive, self-directed learning, […]
You Need to Negotiate Your Lifestyle
Soon, Cal Newport and I will be reopening Top Performer for a new session. This is the course we teach that shows you how to deeply understand your career, build rare and valuable skills, and translate those skills into work you love. In anticipation of the new session, I’ve been writing some lessons on career […]
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