A journey into the 17-year evolution of thinking on this blog. And why my ideas today aren’t always the same as those in the archives.
The Ten Books that Influenced Me the Most in 2022
The ten books that influenced my thinking the most last year.
The Intermediate Plateau: What Causes It? How Can We Move Beyond It?
Why do we stop improving? I discuss the research behind why skills stagnate and how to move past it.
My Best Essays of 2022
Eight of my favorite essays that I wrote last year.
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.