Life is a series of projects. Well chosen projects can help you achieve your ambitions, and life a better, richer, and more meaningful life.
You’re Trying to Do Too Much
Focus sounds limiting, but it results in more getting done. Here's how to stop day-dreaming and finally make progress.
My Recent Reading: 10 Interesting Books on How We Think and Learn
My current project is a deep dive into the science and philosophy of learning by doing. (Which, ironically, has me reading a lot of books!) Since my last post sharing interesting books was surprisingly well-received, I figured I’d share some more. Here are ten books I found thought-provoking: 1. Metaphors We Live by George Lakoff […]
Lessons Learned from 5 Years and 5000+ Students in Top Performer
Just over five years ago, Cal Newport and I launched the first session of Top Performer. The release was shortly after the publication of Cal’s book So Good They Can’t Ignore You. Cal’s career-advice book dispelled the myth that following your passion was the key to fulfilling work. Instead, the heart of great careers is […]
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.