Looking to read something that will change your life? Here are some of my favorite books on philosophy, science, self-improvement and more.
Five Lessons about Life and Ultralearning (My WDS Keynote Talk)
1: The hard way is the easy way. 2. A little fear is very useful. 3. Feedback is good, so ignore most of it. 4. The shortest path is straight ahead. 5. ...
The Complete Guide to Self-Control
Indulge now and pay the price later? Or wait a little and reap bigger rewards in the future? Many of life’s biggest challenges come down to a simple trade off. Self-control isn’t easy. But it is possible to make it easier. In this guide, I’ve teamed up with cognitive science PhD student Jakub Jilek for […]
Thinkers vs Doers: Who Gives Better Advice?
If you’re getting advice, who should you listen to: doers or thinkers? If you can take the best parts of both, you’ll make better decisions than following only one kind.
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