How to Write Your First Book
“Write 30 separate articles. Write about 30 things nobody has ever said. Staple them together. That’s your first draft. Rewrite at least ten times.”
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The Comedy Boom Is About to Go Bust — and That’s a Good Thing
“Much of comedy right now feels stagnant, dominated by the same handful of stars with a flood of talented young performers struggling to break out. When’s the l...
Why You Should Ignore Film Rating Websites
“Don’t be tricked into thinking that movie-ranking sites give some kind of objective rating on how good a film is. All three of the above sites are skewed prett...
The Most Important Skill to Develop Is Intellectual Discipline
“Children are going to have to learn something that I didn’t have to learn as much which is discipline, intellectual discipline — the ability to say no. There w...
How Independent Book Stores Have Thrived in Spite of Amazon
“While pressure from Amazon forced Borders out of business in 2011, indie bookstores staged an unexpected comeback. Between 2009 and 2015, the ABA reported a 35...
22 Ways for Creatives to Increase Their Health, Wealth, and Wisdom
“If you’re going to practice becoming more creative, get ready to be viewed as an idiot by the insane. Think of it as a badge of honor.”
The Ultimate Financial Advice for 30-Year-Olds
“Doing okay and being wealthy are two very, very different things. If you’re after the latter, then you need to live as far below your means as possible.”
The Eight Friends You Need in Your Life
“Mind Openers are the friends who expand your horizons and encourage you to embrace new ideas, opportunities, cultures, and people. They challenge you to think ...
The Story of the Most Important Month of the 20th Century
“Newly appointed as prime minister, Churchill was faced with two monumental tasks: steer the British government away from a peace deal with Germany, and if succ...
The Best Way to Negotiate a Job Salary
“If you can get me X, I’ll accept the offer right away.”