As you get older, learning often feels harder than it used to. Why is that? What changes in the brain as we age that makes acquiring new information harder? Is there anything we can do to avoid our minds slowing down? This is a topic I’ve been asked about a lot, but until recently one […]
How Fast Should You Be When Learning?
Should you do lots of quick practice, in order to get more feedback? Or should you take your time and try to do your very best?
I’m a Papa!
My wife and I recently welcomed our first child into this world, Thomas. It seems my next ultralearning challenge is going to be learning how to be a dad! I’m sure there will be plenty of life lessons from fatherhood that will make its way into my writing in the future. I’m planning on taking […]
How Important is Work?
What is the meaning of work in your life? Is it about survival, play, purpose or prestige? How do we pick these stories and should we try to edit them?
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.