Eight of my favorite essays that I wrote last year.
The Ten-Book Rule for Smarter Thinking
The right ten books can let you understand the expert consensus for almost any question. Here’s how to pick them.
Good Advice is “Obvious”
Is good advice counterintuitive? Or is it something you already know? Oddly enough, the answer to both may be “No.”
Why You Need a Learning System
Why you need a system, not just a collection of tips, to tackle tougher challenges.
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.