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Here are 5 books I want you to read.

Here are 5 books I want you to read.

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For the last 20+ years, I’ve been studying work, creativity, science, and the human condition. Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing the best of what I’ve learned about living a life that matters. Stay tuned!

For the last 20+ years, I’ve been studying work, creativity, science, and the human condition. Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing the best of what I’ve learned about living a life that matters. Stay tuned!

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Most people fail to master skills because they chase perfection instead of just getting the reps.

Most people fail to master skills because they chase perfection instead of just getting the reps.

20,490 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Three moves to set yourself up for a better 2026. Review one regret and use it as data. Break the year into focused 90-day seasons. Remove friction so starting becomes easy. Small structure beats big intentions.

Three moves to set yourself up for a better 2026. Review one regret and use it as data. Break the year into focused 90-day seasons. Remove friction so starting becomes easy. Small structure beats big intentions.

13,568 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

The most important thing isn’t “how” we are living, it’s “why”.

The most important thing isn’t “how” we are living, it’s “why”.

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Want to get better than 95% of people at a skill? The late psychologist Anders Ericsson found it takes about 100 focused hours a year. That’s just 16 minutes and 25 seconds a day. Mastery isn't reserved for the gifted. It belongs to the consistent. In my work, I’ve seen this over and over: showing up daily beats showing off occasionally.

Want to get better than 95% of people at a skill? The late psychologist Anders Ericsson found it takes about 100 focused hours a year. That’s just 16 minutes and 25 seconds a day. Mastery isn't reserved for the gifted. It belongs to the consistent. In my work, I’ve seen this over and over: showing up daily beats showing off occasionally.

19,052 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Here’s 6 years of self-help advice in 60 seconds.

Here’s 6 years of self-help advice in 60 seconds.

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Give me 57 seconds and I’lll give you 5 science based techniques to increase your productivity

Give me 57 seconds and I’lll give you 5 science based techniques to increase your productivity

12,636 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

Harvard research found the number one predictor of your health, wealth, and happiness.

Harvard research found the number one predictor of your health, wealth, and happiness.

10,851 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

Our brains don’t run at full speed all day long—they follow a daily rhythm: Peak, Trough, Recovery. Larks (15% of us) and the middle majority (two-thirds) experience peak focus in the morning, a midday dip, and a late-afternoon boost. Owls (20%) peak later in the day, following a recovery-trough-peak cycle. Your optimal schedule isn't about copying someone else's rhythm - it's about matching your tasks to your chronotype's natural peaks.

Our brains don’t run at full speed all day long—they follow a daily rhythm: Peak, Trough, Recovery. Larks (15% of us) and the middle majority (two-thirds) experience peak focus in the morning, a midday dip, and a late-afternoon boost. Owls (20%) peak later in the day, following a recovery-trough-peak cycle. Your optimal schedule isn't about copying someone else's rhythm - it's about matching your tasks to your chronotype's natural peaks.

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This book has the real secret to peak performance.

This book has the real secret to peak performance.

10,507 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

What matters most in life? Not money. Not IQ. Harvard's Grant Study says it plainly: Happiness is love. Full stop. Add learning, contribution, and time well spent—and you’ve got the ingredients of a good life.

What matters most in life? Not money. Not IQ. Harvard's Grant Study says it plainly: Happiness is love. Full stop. Add learning, contribution, and time well spent—and you’ve got the ingredients of a good life.

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"Breaks are where sleep was 15 years ago—underrated but essential. The best ones? Move instead of sit, go outside, be social, and fully detach. If you’re not taking quality breaks, you can't perform at your best."

"Breaks are where sleep was 15 years ago—underrated but essential. The best ones? Move instead of sit, go outside, be social, and fully detach. If you’re not taking quality breaks, you can't perform at your best."

11,677 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Real motivation isn’t about carrots and sticks—it’s about what drives us from within. It’s built on three pillars: Autonomy: The urge to direct our own lives. Mastery: The desire to get better at something that matters. Purpose: The yearning to contribute to something bigger than ourselves. These aren’t just ideals—they’re the foundation for a better way to work and live. Shift the system, and watch what’s possible

Real motivation isn’t about carrots and sticks—it’s about what drives us from within. It’s built on three pillars: Autonomy: The urge to direct our own lives. Mastery: The desire to get better at something that matters. Purpose: The yearning to contribute to something bigger than ourselves. These aren’t just ideals—they’re the foundation for a better way to work and live. Shift the system, and watch what’s possible

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"The paradox of wisdom: True confidence comes from being strong enough to admit you might be wrong. Four questions that changed my perspective on intellectual humility, via Warren Berger's brilliant work. Being wrong isn't failure—it's the first step toward being right."

"The paradox of wisdom: True confidence comes from being strong enough to admit you might be wrong. Four questions that changed my perspective on intellectual humility, via Warren Berger's brilliant work. Being wrong isn't failure—it's the first step toward being right."

10,226 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Feeling overwhelmed? Try the 'Just Five More' rule. When you’re ready to quit, don’t aim to finish everything—just commit to five more. Five more emails, five more minutes, five more pages. The magic? Often, once you start, you’ll do 10, 20, or more. But even if you don’t, you’ve still made progress. Small steps keep you moving forward.

Feeling overwhelmed? Try the 'Just Five More' rule. When you’re ready to quit, don’t aim to finish everything—just commit to five more. Five more emails, five more minutes, five more pages. The magic? Often, once you start, you’ll do 10, 20, or more. But even if you don’t, you’ve still made progress. Small steps keep you moving forward.

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The action paradox: We over-plan because we think it reduces risk, but inaction is often the bigger risk. But here’s the truth: acting is a form of planning. When we take action, we learn, adjust, and uncover the path forward. Waiting until everything is perfect is a fool's game. So have a bias for action. Start small, experiment, and gain clarity through doing.

The action paradox: We over-plan because we think it reduces risk, but inaction is often the bigger risk. But here’s the truth: acting is a form of planning. When we take action, we learn, adjust, and uncover the path forward. Waiting until everything is perfect is a fool's game. So have a bias for action. Start small, experiment, and gain clarity through doing.

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Sharing one idea: 🚫 A ‘To Don’t’ list helps you eliminate distractions and sharpen your focus.

Sharing one idea: 🚫 A ‘To Don’t’ list helps you eliminate distractions and sharpen your focus.

11,419 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr