Productivity is a funky topic now. There’s hundreds of productivity books, gurus, and philosophies — it can all feel a bit too much. And even a bit counter-productive. Over the past 3 years, I’ve jumped on the bandwagon on my own search to find the “secret” to doing more. This meant reading books, listening to…
Some of this will hurt. Heck, it took me years to unlearn these. But the sooner you realize the lies they tricked you into believing, the sooner you can thrive. Because if there’s anything I learned in life, it pays to have independent thought and be courageous enough to go against the grain if you…
In the business world, there’s few people who are held in more rarified air than Charlie Munger. Known for his investing psychology and work with Warren Buffet, Munger was an unforgettable leader and thinker. It’s impossible for me to share all of Charlie’s wisdom in one piece. But here are 9 maxims that embody how…
A practical guide to the powerful 4S method with examples for anyone. How do you solve big problems? How do you answer difficult questions in life and business? Is there a systematic approach that fits any situation? There is. Luckily in university, I had a complete course about systematic problem solving taught by a senior…
One needs to be confronted with a lot of evidence before changing their mind about it. I agreed with some of the following ideas before I read much about them; for these, the expert consensus reinforced my prior worldview. But for most, I had to be persuaded. Many ideas are genuinely surprising, and one needs…
Actual goldmines proving to yield lifelong returns — in terms of joy, productivity, success, wisdom, and (spiritual) growth. 100,000+ self-help books exist today — and 15000+ new ones join the fray every year. How in the world do we navigate this ocean? Success gurus’ recommendations? Goodreads reviews? Celebrity reading lists? “More For You” algorithmic picks? Serendipity? Book-bloggers’ list(icle)s?…
The ‘Signal-test’ The trouble with creating on the side is that often you get overwhelmed by the amount of things there are to do. Instead of taking action, you look at the to-do list, scratch your head, panic a bit, and faff around until time has run out. Because you’re in this never-ending state of…
Steal some wisdom from the ages. Understanding human psychology is a leadership cheat code. It gives you insights into those you lead, and helps you understand yourself. Despite being dead for 70 years, many people still love Carl Jung. And while you don’t need to love him too, you can still learn some powerful lessons…
The key to a sensible roadmap for navigating the 21st century. Our story begins about 300 millennia ago when Homo sapiens started roaming the African plains. We roamed, hunted, and gathered diligently for the next 290 millennia before civilization finally dawned with the discovery that agricultural settlements offer a more convenient solution. By the time…
What they taught you in school barely scratches the surface of economic reality. Why it matters: You must understand what drives economic change to discover financial opportunities. Behind the scenes: Most news is just noise that captures clicks, followers, and likes. What to watch: The economy runs on electricity, oil, food, and metals. Between the…
I’m sure you’ve told yourself and received advice from many different people telling you to: “Call all your leads! Follow-up relentlessly! Dial, dial dial! Just email them over and over!” And that still didn’t work for you. Presumably, you got a 10–15% connect rate on your calls, even on leads who’ve opted in through your…
Franz Kafka. That name might ring a bell. Nowadays, he’s often regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century. And his works still strike a tune with modern readers. Perhaps more than ever. He is known for his uniquely dark, disorienting, and surreal writing style. A style and quality so unique…
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