I asked my friend Benny Lewis, who is fluent in nearly a dozen languages, what he thought enabled him to gain fluency so quickly, often in as little as three months. He claimed that most of it came down to attitude—when he is learning, he stops speaking English, fully devoting himself to the language he […]
How Much Do Genes Matter?
Is being intelligent and having a high IQ tied to your genes? Explore my thoughts on the topic and why I think that intelligence shouldn’t play a part in improving.
Learning MIT Calculus in 5 Days
While doing my MIT challenge, I learned calculus in 5 days. Learn what my planning looked like and what steps I took to achieve this.
Learning 4 Years of MIT in 12 Months
Starting October 1st, I’m embarking on a new challenge. Watch the video above or read below to find out more (if you’re reading this twice, don’t worry, I accidentally posted it before the video was finished) The MIT Challenge — 4 Years of Learning in 12 Months Over the next 12 months, I’m going to […]
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.