I’ve had a few recent email conversations about the subject of passion. We usually agree that passion is important, people have initial interests that guide them towards a passion and that passions develop over time. However, then I bring up what I believe is an equally important point: society needs to recognize, reward and value […]
Reader Meet-Up in Paris?
This upcoming Saturday (March 13th) will be my last day in Paris, before I head back to the south of France. Considering there are a number of readers close to Paris, I thought it would be nice to have a meet-up for anyone interested. If you’d like to meet, please send me an email. I’m […]
Should You Wander the World or Build a Home?
Should you spend your 20’s exploring the world or pick a place to live and build a home? I’m exploring both sides and arguments before my conclusion.
You’re Lazier Than You Think
Most people vastly overestimate their willpower. After four years of detailed feedback from readers on habit changes, I can come to no other conclusion. If willpower were cash, most people empty their wallets on the first day. Keeping this in mind, when I set the first 30 Day Trials for the group of students enrolled […]
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.