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36 Lessons I Wish I Could Teach My 20-Year-Old Self, Looking Back on the Past 36 Years
Today I turn 36. If I had a time machine, I’d travel back to share these 36 lessons about life, happiness, and work with my 20-year-old self.
Read MoreShort, Impactful Lessons I’ve Learned About Writing in the Past 5 Years
In the five years since I started writing, I’ve learned countless tips from authors, mentors, and my own experience. Here are some of my favorites.
Read MoreEllen Langer’s 1979 Experiment
After 15 Years of Trying to Build a Journaling Habit, I Finally Broke Through When I Tried the “BuJo” System
After 15 years of trying to build a journaling habit, I finally found a system that works: bullet journaling (BuJo). Here are the basics.
Read MoreHow Employee Stock Options Work
When I joined an early-stage startup, I was confused by the lingo about employee stock options, vesting, and exercising. Here are the basics.
Read MoreThe 50 Best Business Books
I’ve read hundreds of business books and run a business book review website for over a decade. Here are my 50 favorite business reads.
Read MoreMy Favorite Books from 2022
I read 70 books in 2022. These were my fiction and nonfiction favorites from what I read this year, along with some hidden gems.
Read MoreStruggling to Give Feedback? Try This 3-Step Formula.
From everything I’ve tried, the best model for delivering feedback is a simple, three-step formula called the SBI Model. Here’s how it works.
Read More“Smart Brevity” Is the Modern-Day Communication Bible
Social media, smartphones, and the Internet shortened attention spans. And yet, few have adapted to this new communication reality. Try using smart brevity.
Read More5 Reasons You Should Go On a ‘Solo Retreat’
Feeling constantly busy or stressed? Book a solo retreat at a cabin, yurt, or Airbnb to get away from the busyness of life and reclaim yourself.
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