“On menus, perspective is everything. One trick is to include an incredibly expensive item near the top of the menu, which makes everything else seem reasonably priced.”
How and Why to Do Microworkouts
“Even if you only work hard for one minute (or less) at a time but are relatively faithful incorporating these ‘micro’ opportunities into your daily routine, the cumulative effect will still be incredible.”
How to Start a Speech
“The best way to start a speech and the way that I hope all of you use from now forward is the same way we start a story to a child.”
The Four Tools of Discipline
“Discipline is the toolbox for solving problems.”
The Secret to Simple Design
“In our modern world, it’s easy to junk things up. Simple is hard. We’re quick to add more questions to research surveys, more buttons to a digital interface, more burdens to people.”
Four Lessons Learned from Publishing 100 Newsletters
“Niche doesn’t mean small. Like-minded people will find each other.”
5 Ideas For The Interested This Week
“There really is no such thing as a failed experiment.” — Adam Savage
How I Figure Out If A Job Candidate Is Right For The Job
Six interview questions that reveal more than a resume.
Simplify First, Not Last
“Simplifying first is a strategy to help you surface options that are categorically better. By setting a different target, you play a different game altogether.”
How to Be Your Own Business Coach
“Taking two or three hours to dive deep into my business was an eye-opening, soul-searching experience. I can imagine that taking the time to do the same for the rest of my life would be just as illuminating.”