The ability to make quick decisions in the face of ambiguity is the difference between living a life pro-actively and living a life reactively. Many times people are afraid to make a decision because they don’t feel they have enough information to go on. Unfortunately, by the time enough information does come around usually the […]
What is Important?
Whenever I’m not sure what to do, the question I always ask myself is “In this situation, what is the most important and why?” What is really important? This question cuts right to the core of the issue. Why are you doing this task or project in the first place? By focusing on what is […]
My Goal
Seeing as I’ve set up this new blog, I figured I might as well share my goal setting process with this goal. When I hear from most authors about setting goals they usually describe the process and give some hypothetical examples, but then I never hear about the goals that they set themselves. This blog […]
The Power of Goals
One of my big focuses is on the power of goal setting. It is the subject of a software project I am working on designed to teach the subject. I personally believe goal setting to be an incredibly powerful technique to personal development. Too few people properly set goals and there is no excuse. Goal […]
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.