How much influence does IQ have when it comes to learning a new thing? Discover why I think that it doesn’t matter as much.
How to Execute a Successful Side Project
I’m a big believer in the power of side projects. This blog was once a side project. Same for the business behind it. Nearly every professional milestone I’ve made was from something that happened in my spare time, and I don’t think that’s an accident. Side projects harness the unexpected. While your regular job and […]
Is Free University the Future?
Too busy to watch the whole thing? Read the transcript here (PDF). Above is an interview I recorded with Jonathan Haber. Jonathan independently came up with his own goal to learn a degree in one year (he only found out about the MIT Challenge after he started blogging about his quest). The two main differences […]
Should You Learn Physics Like Newton? Contrasting Expert and Beginner Learning Strategies
Should you become an expert like Newton? Discover the philosophy behind the first 20 hours, mastery and learning as a beginner.
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.