10 Things I'd Tell My 21-Year-Old Self About Career Success
In the last five years I've grown faster than at any point in my career. I've
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Bad Days Matter More Than Good Ones
The Magic of Bad Days On your best day, you spring from your bed, electric with vigour. On your worst,
The Secrets to Creativity, Competence, and Bravery: It's All in Your Mind
I’m going to tell you a secret that will save you 61% on alcohol for the rest of your
The Impact of Silent Conformity
A popular movie trope is the scene where a plucky kid stands up to the bad guy, saying what the
Why Sherlock Holmes Needs Watson
Go Get A Watson I love the Sherlock series with Benedict Cumberbatch. I enjoy many of the films too, most
What is a man?
The tweet at the top of this thread will illicit a kneejerk "hard disagree" response from many (including
Your Personal 'Forever War'
Hiroo Onoda joined the Imperial Japanese Army at age twenty and made lieutenant within two years. He was a sharp
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Curated book recommendations from The Knowledge newsletter — the best books on decision-making, psychology, productivity, and philosophy.
How the Medicis Bought Redemption
There's an ancient Florentine family that you're likely to have heard of, and undoubtedly, for the
Why "Time" Tells You Everything
It's easy to outperform in the short term. It's easy to be precocious when young, hot
Why Stephen King Failed
Way back in 2006, Duncan Watts and his colleagues at Columbia University ran an experiment with over 14,000 participants.
To Struggle is Human
Every year, as I get older, the conviction grows in me that things used to be better. I am not
