Just two quick announcements to make today: Learn More, Study Less – The Video Course Holistic learning, the strategy I’ve used to ace finals without studying and maintain a GPA between an A and an A+ in university while growing a business, has consistently been the most popular subject on my blog. I still get […]
I’m 22
Today is my 22nd birthday. As a tradition I’ve done on this blog for the last 4 years, I use this as a chance to share a bit of my experiences and plans for the future. If you’re only here for big ideas or practical how-to’s, feel free to skip this post. No worries, I’ll […]
Discipline Can Make You Good, Not the Best
I have a pet theory about discipline: Discipline can help you become good at something, but it can’t make you world-class. If you want to be in good shape, it’s not unreasonable to expect success if you put in enough hard work. Same is true if you wanted to be a decent guitar player or […]
Should You Use Scarcity Thinking When Making Big Life Decisions?
Few clichés in self-help are as popular as hatred for so-called “scarcity thinking.” Scarcity thinking being the evil mentality that assumes somewhere life has trade-offs. Steven Covey told us that synergy was one of the 7 Habits, the opposite of scarcity thinking. Entire books have been written about having an abundance mindset, and avoiding a […]
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.