It’s okay to learn slowly. That might sound funny from a guy who is known (perhaps even notorious) for trying to learn things faster, but it’s true. My motivation for doing the MIT Challenge was (a) to see if I could do it and (b) if I could, hopefully help other people imagine self-education goals […]
Building, Searching and the Algorithm for Finding the Best Spouse
My favorite mathematical puzzle is the marriage proof. It doesn’t help you find a spouse, but it encourages searching for more before building something.
Learning on Steroids is Open (For the Last Time)
Chances are if you’ve been following my blog over the last few years, you’ve heard me talk about Learning on Steroids. This is the program I’ve been running which teaches everything I know about how to learn more effectively. Everything I’ve learned from the MIT Challenge, the Year Without English and my research, has been […]
How to Stop Forgetting What You Read
I’m starting a free bootcamp that will teach you how to stop forgetting learned subjects. Join me for more information on the days.
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.