This Saturday (November 9th, 2019), I’m going to be in Washington DC. Solid State Books was kind enough to host Cal Newport and me for a conversation about Ultralearning. If you’re in the area, I’d love to meet you in person: What: Cal Newport and I discuss Ultralearning. When: 4pm-5pm Saturday, November 9th, 2019 Where: […]
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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.