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 […]
Thinkers vs Doers: Who Gives Better Advice?
If you’re getting advice, who should you listen to: doers or thinkers? If you can take the best parts of both, you’ll make better decisions than following only one kind.
Explore or Exploit: The Hidden Decision that Guides Your Life
Go with the safe choice, or try something new? This decision hides behind many of your most important life choices. Here's how to decide wisely.
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