From the Web I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Released – Ramit’s first published book went on sale this week. I received a few advance press-release chapters, and I’m looking forward to reading this book. Unlike other personal finance books which either focus on obtuse speculation tips or silly suggestions for saving money on […]
Friday Links 09-03-06
From the Web How to Build a Career as an Artist – Hint: Don’t starve yourself. Penelope Trunk offers a hard-nosed look at what it actually takes to earn a living as an artist, writer or independent creator. Why Nerds are Unpopular – A fantastic analysis into high-school politics. The reason smart people are often […]
Friday Links 09-02-20
From the Web Authenticity – Seth Godin explains that “doing what you promise” is more important than “being yourself”. Don’t Major in Business – Cal Newport argues against the common wisdom to take a business major because it is more practical. Despite being a business major myself, I completely agree. Following your passions will give […]
Friday Links 09-02-06
From the Web Have We Lost Our Tolerance for Boredom – In an interesting article, Cal refutes the basic premise I argued in Boredom is the Enemy. While I argued that we tolerate too much boredom, Cal claims the opposite, we tolerate too little. I think much of the disagreement comes down to how far […]
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