Why we copy
Ever notice how you slowly start talking and acting more like the people you spend the most time with? This
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The full archive of my newsletter, covering psychology, philosophy, business and culture. Every post features a photo from my travels.
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The sweet dream behind NyQuil
I hate being sick. When you're feeling under the weather, the last thing you want is to be
The journey is the reward
As an astronaut, Chris Hadfield knows firsthand that the journey to space is a long and unpredictable one. But most
The cost of the status quo
Staying right where you are isn't free. It's easy to think of the status quo as
The cure for starry eyes
You’re experiencing new things, achieving new goals, and everything feels fresh and thrilling. But before the honeymoon phase fades,
Chop wood, carry water
Have you ever heard the saying "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in
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10,000 ways to fail
Scientists don’t see an unexpected outcome as a personal failure. They see it as data. Thomas Edison is famously
The Vital Few: How to do more with less
Imagine you're a soldier in mediaeval times. You have the choice of bringing one of five swords into
Two months or two years
This post is an early version of a thought/anecdote that eventually made its way into my book, Sovereign. When
Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality: What elite performance actually costs
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest players in basketball history. In a 20-year career with the Los Angeles
Drilling for Luck
I’m not sure if you believe in miracles, luck, or serendipity, but all three of them struck one Sunday
Make it look easy
Make it look easy Ernest Hemingway once said that the dignity of an iceberg comes from seven-eighths of it
