How much exercise is “enough” to stay healthy? What about investing in diet, productivity or relationships? I explain why we often answer these questions badly.
The Twelve Foundations for a Good Life
I am taking a year to strengthen my own foundations in life, while working with a group of people who want to do the same.
The Universal Foundations for a Good Life
So much of modern life relies on specialization. But are you good at all the core activities? The foundations?
You’re Trying to Do Too Much
Everything added to your schedule necessitates subtracting something else. A truth we ignore at our peril.
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.