I wrote 50+ essays in 2020. Here is my pick for the best ten. Ideas on improving how you learn, work and live.
The Value of Learning “Useless” Things
"Useless" knowledge can be quite valuable. Everything you want to learn depends on the foundations you've built beneath them.
Why You Procrastinate (with Leading Expert Piers Steel)
Why do we procrastinate? I dig into the science with leading researcher and procrastination expert, Piers Steel.
The Boring (and Vastly Underrated) Art of Planning
Planning isn't sexy. But it's also one of the most undervalued tools for success. Here's how to do it better.
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.