I just wrote an article for Zen Habits here: The Really Simple Way to Get Work Done. If you’re new to the site, I post once per week about motivation, productivity, learning and just generally getting more from life. Here are some good articles to start with: Productivity Taoism and The Way of Productivity The […]
Don’t Follow Your Passion, Do Less to Achieve More and The Magic of the Failed-Simulation Effect
For the few readers who don’t already know, one of my favorite bloggers is Cal Newport. Cal just published a new book which tackles the question of what does it take to be remarkably successful and still have a remarkably enjoyable life. I recently had a spoke with Cal talking about ideas such as: Why […]
Should an Atheist Be Reading the Great Books of Religion?
I’m one of the least religious people you can find. I’ve never been to a church service in my life and I’ve never leaned towards a theological explanation of the world. I’m also pretty hostile to the word ‘spiritual’. At best, it’s used as a glib catchphrase to suggest the person has non-materialistic motivations without […]
Reader Meet-Up in Paris?
This upcoming Saturday (March 13th) will be my last day in Paris, before I head back to the south of France. Considering there are a number of readers close to Paris, I thought it would be nice to have a meet-up for anyone interested. If you’d like to meet, please send me an email. I’m […]
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.