Life is an elevator pitch. You sell your skills when you want a job. You sell your products when you want business. Heck, even asking for a date is selling, except you’re selling yourself. The biggest problem in communicating yourself in any domain is simply time. You have an entire life history, interests and a […]
Pragmatic Optimism: How Your Fears and Doubts Can Allow You to Succeed
Are you overcome by fear when trying to achieve your goals? Learn how to use that for your advantage by reading my personal examples.
Why Goal-Setting Can Leave You Miserable
There are really only two reasons to set a goal: instrumental reasons and experiential reasons. When you set a goal for instrumental reasons, it is because the object of the goal will improve your happiness, lifestyle or contribute to some larger purpose. For example, if you’re incredibly overweight, changing your lifestyle may add several years […]
I’m Reopening My Rapid Learning Tactics Program
The last time it was open, it sold out in 36 minutes. That is Learning on Steroids, a monthly program I run for training rapid learning tactics. In just over a week, I’ll be accepting a new round of members. Unfortunately, like last time, space is limited and you will only have a few days […]
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.