I’ve made it a habit to find out what drives someone, the first time we meet. I find that knowing this reveals more about a person than politics, religion or any of the normal things people use to distinguish themselves. At first, it surprised me how much of a person can be summarized, once you […]
What if Luck Matters More than Effort?
How would life go if luck matters more than effort? Learn about my thought experiment about the perspective in a luck based world.
How to Juggle Pursuits and Still Get Stuff Done
I like variety. I run a business full-time, but I’m also a full-time student. Over the last several years I’ve taken on: weigh-lifting, charity fundraising, web programming, public speaking, game design, speed reading, cooking and French, at some time or another. I don’t claim expertise in any of them, but I dabble. On the surface, […]
Philosophical Tourism
I love traveling because of the people I meet and the different views I can discover. Discover the philosophical principles behind traveling and why they are relevant.
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.