My e-mail address book is filled with friends. Many, I’ve never even met before. I’ve used my blog to connect with hundreds of people and I’ve formed strong bonds with dozens of them. Blogging isn’t just a tool for posting your thoughts or picking up measly AdSense checks. It can be a tool to boost […]
10 Tips for Escaping Your Comfort Zone and Having Adventures
I try not to lead a comfortable life. Hiding inside your comfort zone is a good way to prevent yourself from ever experiencing anything unique, fun or challenging. Pushing past your fears can be tricky, but ultimately, I think it’s what life is about. Getting Uncomfortable Instead of just cheery, self-help advice I’d like to […]
100 Good Ideas
I write a lot of ideas on this blog. I’ve written over 300 articles and dozens more for other sites. Two e-books and a software program, there are even more ideas I’ve tried to give some depth to. This list doesn’t just represent links to posts, but it gives a broad stroke of my entire […]
I’m Gone for a Week
I’ll be gone from the 9th to the 16th. I’ll be visiting family and spending a couple days at a cottage where the closest thing to a computer and internet access is a television from the 80’s and rabbit ears. I’ll doubt I’ll be able to get online, so no new comments will appear on […]
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.