You’ll swim fastest if you go with the current. You’ll accomplish more in life if you work with the flow of things rather than against it. The ancient Chinese called this the Dao. The ineffable becoming of things to which we are all linked. The height of wisdom, they believed, was to work with this […]
How I Became a Full-Time Blogger: Reflections on Ten Years of ScottHYoung.com
It’s been 10 years since I started this blog and journey. Learn what I did and what you can do if you want to go into the same direction.
How to Get Great Value from Information Products
It’s no secret I’ve taken a lot of online courses. I’ve bought hundreds, perhaps thousands of books. I’ve also bought quite a few online courses ranging from helping improve my business, languages, networking and even painting. In this article, I’d like to talk about how I make the decision to buy information products. Making those […]
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. […]
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.