Ask yourself that question. What do you know for sure? That the sun will rise in the morning? That there is a God? That you are sitting in front of a computer monitor right now? Of course you are sure about these things? But are you really? What beliefs, what mental constructions of reality cause […]
Archives for February 2006
Writing to Solve Personal Problems
An incredibly powerful technique for solving problems is by simply writing it down. It seems rather simple, but it can often allow you to solve problems you previously thought were impossible. I remember in the first computer science class I took, I had to do an assignment where I was to take the task of […]
Seven Days
What did you do in the past seven days? What things did you learn? What life lessons did you draw from them? How has your life improved from their passing? Where did you succeed? Where did you have an opportunity to learn from your mistakes? What challenges did you face? One of the most effective […]
Overcoming the Frustration Barrier
When is the last time you went ballroom dancing, made a speech, learned a new language, took up karate or even cooked a new exotic food? When was the last time you did something out of your comfort zone? The experience was probably frustrating, depending on the difficulty of the task and how far outside […]
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.