I have a love affair with my gym. She’s not much to look at: a rubber track and weight room in a dank basement, but appearances aren’t everything. She’s there on my best days and on my worst days. We never fight, and she doesn’t care what I look like as long as I give […]
Would You Still Work If They Didn’t Pay You?
People need money to live, but that doesn’t mean you can’t change your career. If we treat work more like marriage, we are in a better position for happiness.
I’m 20
Today is my twentieth birthday. I’ve made it an annual habit of writing a rather self-indulgent post about myself on my birthday. I’m going to take that opportunity to write about my last year, things that I have improved on, setbacks and future goals. If you were hoping to read an article about productivity or […]
How to Become a Holistic Learner
Over a year ago, I wrote an article about how I have managed to ace high-school and university exams with very little studying. The article became one of the most popular articles on the website, and I’ve since written two e-books continuing the core idea: holistic learning. Since writing the initial article, and the two […]
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.