Have you tried to surf without any waves before? It probably isn’t much fun. Catching the right waves can make a big difference. I’ve been thinking about how self-improvement often works the same way. With the right wave, you can make huge improvements with relative ease. One of those waves is moving day. That is, […]
You Don’t Need to Be an Expert
Don’t let a lack of expertise hold you back. It’s unfortunate, but many people believe that they need a degree and years of experience before they can start doing something important. While there are a few extreme cases this is true, for the vast majority it’s a complete lie. I started this website when I […]
How to be Relaxed, Even When You’re Busy
I have a hypothesis. That hypothesis is that you’re level of stress isn’t related to how busy you are. Instead, stress comes from a perceived lack of control over your busyness. If you are incredibly busy, but feel you have 100% control over your time, you won’t be stressed. If you have only a moderate […]
Friday Links 08-04-11
From the Web Cal Newport’s Automatic Schedule – Another great post about productivity at Study Hacks. I have a similar system to the one Cal describes, where most of my focus is on the non-routine tasks and activities. Everything else becomes a habit that uses up less energy to perform. While writing blog articles, going […]
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.