I believe personal development comes in two main forms, vertical and lateral. Vertical growth is the kind I post about most frequently. This is the kind of reach-for-the-stars of growth we experience with setting goals, disciplining ourselves and focusing. The tools of vertical growth are perseverance, goal setting, discipline and motivation. Vertical growth lets you […]
Gone Until July 17
It looks like I am going to be without internet until July 17. In the upcoming weeks I am going to two weddings and taking some well needed vacation time. During this period I will be unable to check comments, respond to e-mail or make any new posts. I have lined up a few posts […]
Career Intensity
I recently received a copy of David V. Lorenzo’s book, Career Intensity. For selecting my article, Decide Who You Want To Be, in his blog carnival, David sent me a signed free copy of the book. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it gave me a few new perspectives on some ideas that had recently […]
Shrink Obstacles
Goal setting would be easy if it weren’t for all those obstacles that get in our way. Usually soon after we’ve made a decision to do something, the universe as if wanting to test our resolve throws a completely unexpected obstacle. These obstacles can often seem insurmountable and make what you previously thought as an […]
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.