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My Best Book Recommendations
Looking to read something that will change your life? Here are some of my favorite books on philosophy, science, self-improvement and more.
Five Lessons about Life and Ultralearning (My WDS Keynote Talk)
1: The hard way is the easy way. 2. A little fear is very useful. 3. Feedback is good, so ignore most of it. 4. The shortest path is straight ahead. 5. ...
The Complete Guide to Self-Control
Indulge now and pay the price later? Or wait a little and reap bigger rewards in the future? Many of life’s biggest challenges come down to a simple trade off. Self-control isn’t easy. But it is possible to make it easier. In this guide, I’ve teamed up with cognitive science PhD student Jakub Jilek for […]
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.