“‘Liking’ is something we should do with people, not with buttons.”
Five Things to Do When You Have Too Many Ideas and Never Finish Anything
“More choice often leads to less action. The more ideas and goals we pursue, the less likely we’ll follow through on any one of them. And vice versa.”
A Teenage Musician Answers the Same Interview Questions She First Answered a Year Ago
“I’m kind of jealous of Billie a year ago.”
Lessons from a Tweet That Got 17 Million Views
“If you want to be successful, you need to think about how you can tell each story natively to the platform you’re publishing on.”
Four Ways To Use Optimism To Create Your Best Work
In order to create your best work, you first must believe you can.
That requires optimism, but it’s not the only way in which optimism can be the secret weapon that helps you do better work.
How to Fall Asleep in Two Minutes
“When I began the technique I was heartened that the Army found that it worked for 96% of people who tried it.”
How to Figure out Which of Your Habits to Change
“There are no good habits or bad habits. There are only effective habits. That is, effective at solving problems. All habits serve you in some way — even the bad ones — which is why you repeat them.”
How to Reduce Your Decisions
“To perform at our peak, a clear and sharp mind is required. Yes, there are numerous ways and techniques to strengthen our willpower and maximize our energy by training them regularly. However, the best way to optimize your decision-making is by avoiding decision fatigue.”
The Four New Rules of Personal Finance
“Consider whether the industry you’re planning to enter cares more about skills and experience than it does a college credential. Also, consider the cost of a brand-name school versus a (likely much cheaper) state or community college.”
Five Tips for Writing a Better Cover Letter
“Aim for two paragraphs (if you end up with one or three it’s okay). There is no rule that says cover letters need to be lengthy to lend insight into your background and your interest in the role.”