In his book, Stephen Covey split the seven habits of highly effective people into two categories: personal and interpersonal habits. He felt that the personal skills came first. Communicating goals with another person isn’t useful unless you have the discipline to act on those goals. Personal excellence comes first. I think this a point that […]
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If you’re looking to get any of the e-books I’ve written for cheap, both Pick the Brain and Zen Habits are offering my books at a discount. These offers will expire shortly, however, so you’ll want to take advantage of the offers soon. Pick the Brain is offering The Little Book of Productivity for just […]
Is Reading Making You Stupid?
Should you read less? Discover the thoughts behind putting knowledge into action and how to make real improvement.
Should You Try to Make Money?
Almost everyone is an artist. If you create something original, you’re an artist. Whether that medium is music or software, it doesn’t matter. A big question for a creator of any kind is whether to keep a passion as a hobby, or try to use it to make an income. It didn’t used to be […]
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.