The common idea of a journal is a slightly more masculine diary. A book where that stores what you did each day, and how you felt about it. While this method of journaling is fine, it completely ignores the real benefit of keeping a journal. That benefit is being able to solve tricky problems. I […]
Better Writing – How to Improve Your Style
To me the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it’s about, but the music the words make. -Truman Capote I want to share my process for improving my writing and refining a style. Improving your writing can be tough. I’ve read a lot about writing. But most of this focuses on the basics of […]
Writing Is
Writing actively transforms your ideas. Every article I have written hasn’t been a copying of ideas stored in my head onto this blog, but actively refining those ideas. Even ideas which I’ve had considerable experience and conviction get morphed in the process of writing. By writing down an idea you aren’t describing it, you are […]
Write What You Know
Fellow blogger and nametag guy, Scott Ginsberg makes the point of frequently asking himself the question: “Is everything I know written down somewhere?” I believe this is an excellent point because writing down what you know is one of the best ways to improve your understanding. One of the best benefits of starting this blog […]
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.