Everything You Make Is an Engine
“Anything you make — a podcast, a book, a TV show, a business, really any endeavor that you undertake — is not just the thing it is, but it’s also an engine tha...
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10 Mac Tricks You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
“If you hold down shift, option, and then click your volume keys you can move the volume slider in increments of one quarter.”
The Mistake Amateurs Make That Pros Don’t
When amateurs meet, they don’t edge each other out by being slightly more skillful. Instead, it’s a contest of who makes the fewest huge, gaping blunders. Amate...
How to Quit Your Job and Change Your Life
“Every one of you can forge a life so idiosyncratic that it’d be silly to compare yourself to someone else.”
How to Overcome Your Resistance to Committing to a Single Niche
Being top 20% in 3 different areas, make you top 1% in the combination. But, that’s true for any combination of 3 skills. So, show me that there’s a demand for ...
A Modest Guide to Productivity
“We’re all subject to superiors’ whims and putting out small fires. But usually — mostly — the things left on the list are our fears. There is no pleasant way t...
Five Lessons from Meeting a Stranger Every Week for a Year
“At times, it’s easy to feel disenchanted by the routine of catching up with the same people, doing the same thing, and having the same conversations. What I le...
The Importance of Intentional Hustle
“Most people start working on their logo for the next three months. But in order to make things happen you need to be able to turn your art into a business.”
The Art of a Great Question
“Now, just about any question you have you can put into Google or Quora and you’re going to get an answer. So, if you’re looking at the laws of supply and deman...
Why Food Tastes Better in Bowls
“A bowl that we pick up and touch is more likely to set an expectation of a hearty, filling and healthy meal. That weight in the hand is likely to make your bra...