Why a Focus on “Average Speed” Helps You Develop Better Habits
“Anyone can feel a burst of inspiration, head to the gym, and push themselves for a single workout. That’s maximum speed. We waste a lot of time obsessing over ...
Author: EBenedict
Five Questions to Ask Your Customers That Reveal Your Narrative
“The strategic North Star guiding every great startup is a story — not about its team or its products, but about its customer. If that sounds trite, remember th...
What It’s like to Only Get News from Print Newspapers for Two Months
“Now I am not just less anxious and less addicted to the news, I am more widely informed (though there are some blind spots). And I’m embarrassed about how much...
The 101 Best Podcasts for 2018
“No matter what your interests or goals are, you’ll find the podcasts here to help you live a healthier, wealthier, and wiser life.”
The Most Successful Brands Focus on Users Instead of Buyers
“Purchase brands focus on the ‘moments of truth’ that happen before the transaction, such as researching, shopping, and buying the product. By contrast, usage b...
How to Start Investing in 2018
“Your road to success as an investor is less likely to hinge on whatever hot stock your friend thinks you should buy ASAP — and depends more on how smart a port...
What It’s like to Use Twitter with No Metrics
“You may tell yourself that you don’t care about the statistics, but tech companies know that when you are forced to see them, it is impossible not to care.”
The Most Important Question in Any Project
“Ask ‘What if…’ as often as possible. Ask it of yourself, your collaborators, customers, and audience. Use it to shape what you create, how you create it, and h...
How to Live the Life You Want Right Now
“If you want to experience deep fulfillment in your work, you need to make time to practice your gifts and talents. The best way to do this is by reinvesting yo...
How to Deal with Creative People
“Tell me the problem, not the solution.”