I’ve written a lot of stuff here in the past ten years. 1254 articles. Four books (and another on the way). Five courses. Hundreds of videos. Additionally, I’ve written at least another 100-200 articles for other publications over the years. Being prolific has two main benefits: Talking with fledgling writers, the biggest struggle I see […]
Haters are Good: Why You Need Your Critics
Most people hate critics. But you need to live in a world where they exist. Too much praise can destroy good ideas as much as too much criticism.
Can You Change What You Like?
We tend to think mostly in terms of getting more of what we like, and less of what we don't. But what if you could change what you like? Should you?
How to Change Your Life
Over the past week, I’ve been writing lessons in anticipation of a new session of my popular course, Make it Happen! In case you missed those lessons, here are some links to get caught up: Lesson 1: Why it’s so hard to stick to your goals (and how to make it easy)Lesson 2: The simple […]
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.