In this recent conversation between Tyler Cowen and Peter Thiel, Cowen asks the billionaire start-up investor what kind of talent is underrated: “It’s difficult to reduce [talent] to any single traits, because a lot of what you’re looking for are these Zen-like opposites. You want people who are both really stubborn and really open-minded. You […]
How to Build the Habit of Finishing What You Start
Have you ever started working on a project only to abandon it later on? Learn the habits that will help you finish what you started.
Why is it So Hard to Create Permanent Habits?
Motivation works well in the short-term. If you set a new goal, you can probably summon up the motivation to pursue it earnestly for a week or two. If the goal is tremendously important, that motivation may even carry you uninterrupted for a month. But motivation wanes. If your goal takes more than a month […]
Which Skills Should You Master?
It’s a difficult to decide on skills you want to master, especially when there are thousands to choose from. Learn how to figure out your skills to master.