How to Access Breakthrough Knowledge and Minimize Noise
“Identifying potential breakthrough knowledge is actually fairly easy. There is a question that I ask myself before I consume any media that works as an incredi...
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What I Learned From Sharing 1,000 Self-Improvement Ideas In 100 Weeks
This week marks the 100th edition of my For The Interested newsletter. It’s not a goal I set out to achieve, but I’m proud of the accomplishment and thankful fo...
13 Life-Changing Habits to Try Every Day
“Ask yourself: How often am I unreachable? The answer is: Not often enough. Build some of this time into your daily practice. You’ll be better for it. And the w...
What Happens When You Commit to an Email-Free Morning for Five Days
“Finally it was 11:00, and I had my first important realization of the week: I had 20 emails, and zero were urgent.”
How to Set Emotional Boundaries and Stop Taking on Other People’s Issues
“We’re afraid that if we clear set boundaries for ourselves, the people in our lives will begin to resent us. However, learning to communicate boundaries effect...
Why It’s Important to Revisit Your Notebooks
“Almost every writer will tell you how important it is to keep a daily diary or notebook, but very few emphasize how important it is, if you want to publish, to...
How to Use Smart Exercise to Stay Younger Longer
“Instinct tells us that playing bridge and doing the crossword are good for the brain, but workouts also improve cognitive function, although the process is poo...
What Happens When You Only Follow 88 People on Twitter
“I cannot add anyone without removing someone. Every single time, it is a hard exercise to go through. But over time, the 88 have become more and more valuable....
Why Men Should Cry at Movies
“Crying at movies has become, for me, a quasi-ritual act, an opportunity to let a piece of art disarm my defenses and remind me how to, well, feel — to sit with...
The Two Secrets To Creating Content People Love
Everybody wants something. To get somewhere, accomplish something, or become someone. But to do that, they need to figure out how. That’s where your content com...