Practice makes perfect. But what's the best way to train? I review research showing the three ingredients to do it right.
Reader Mailbag: Sustaining Motivation, Judging Experts and the Meanings of Life
I answer some interesting questions from readers on redesigning the educational system, deciding when to delegate and the purpose of life.
Book Review: Human Problem Solving
How do we solve hard problems? A deep dive into one of the most influential theories of how people figure out difficult things.
How to Decide What to Work On
Working hard doesn't matter if it's on the wrong things. Thoughts on making the hard decisions about what to focus on.
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.