About once a year I open my program, Learning on Steroids, to help people learn more effectively. To kick it off, I offer a free one week bootcamp–a series of daily emails and exercises to improve how you learn. It’s completely free to attend, all you need to do is join my newsletter: Because I […]
Watch Out for “Good” Ideas
Whenever I hear unanimous opinion a new idea or plan I have is “good”, I get suspicious. Until recently, however, I couldn’t articulate the cause of that suspicion. After all, if most people think an idea is good, shouldn’t that give me more confidence in it, not less? I think I’ve figured out the trigger […]
Why Your IQ Matters Less Than You Think
How much influence does IQ have when it comes to learning a new thing? Discover why I think that it doesn’t matter as much.
How to Execute a Successful Side Project
I’m a big believer in the power of side projects. This blog was once a side project. Same for the business behind it. Nearly every professional milestone I’ve made was from something that happened in my spare time, and I don’t think that’s an accident. Side projects harness the unexpected. While your regular job and […]
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.