Ten years ago I wrote the first entry to this blog. Since then, it’s gone from zero to hundreds of thousands of monthly readers, four books, three courses and over a thousand articles. It’s also been my full-time occupation for the last five of those ten years. Becoming a full-time blogger was little more than […]
How I Choose Projects
I often get asked whether I’ll do another big learning project, like the MIT Challenge or Year Without English. The truth is I don’t know. Choosing projects—especially ones which will last many months and require intense effort—isn’t something I take lightly. Making a good choice about which projects to pursue can make a huge difference. […]






