After a year spent learning MIT’s computer science program independently, I’ve gotten a number of emails from people who want to do the same thing. People who want a computer science education but don’t want to wait four years and pay thousands of dollars to get it. I’m very happy with how I conducted the […]
The Interview Method: Why Our Assumptions About Success Are Often Wrong
I love people who say they “know” what they need to do, they just don’t do it. These are the same people who claim that without credentials, connections or whatever they happen to lack, success is impossible. The truth is, most people put almost zero effort into figuring out how success actually works in their […]
Why the Risky Options Can Sometimes Be the Safest
As humans we have a tendency to avoid risks, but is that always the better choice? Discover how you can identify risks worth taking.
Should You Pursue Your Dream, Even if You’ll Probably Fail?
Discover the three main problems that you’ll encounter when pursuing your dream and what you can do to fix these problems.
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