“The first thing to consider is that even if you have diverse interests, there is probably one core idea that holds everything together.”
How Companies Intentionally Spread Ignorance
“My worry is not that we are losing the ability to make up our own minds, but that it’s becoming too easy to do so. We should consult with others much more so than we imagine.”
10 Ideas Worth Sharing This Week
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — Abraham Lincoln
10 Creations Worth Recommending This Week
There’s a lot of great stuff being created these days. Here’s some of the best of it.
6 Things You Don’t Know About Money That Are Holding You Back
“The irony of a strong financial life is that you don’t really want it. You want what a strong financial life represents: options.”
Your Job Can’t Be The Most Meaningful Thing In Your Life
“When people throw themselves into an activity for the sake of the activity itself, and not for some external reward, they tend to report long term fulfillment.”
How To See Obstacles As Opportunities
“It’s helped me on everything from the computer deleting the draft of a book I’m working on, to being in a horrible accident, to the minor inconveniences of life — the guy who’s going too slow in front of you in traffic, the person who’s rude to you at work, the boss who doesn’t appreciate you. These are not good things, but they’re not bad things either. They’re just opportunities.”
It’s OK To Write What People Want To Read
“Writing with readers in mind does not make you a sellout. It makes you a professional.”
14 Life Lessons College Students Should Be Taught
“Think in terms of systems over goals. A goal would be: How do I accumulate $1 million? A system would be: How do I put processes in place to become wealthier over time?”
How We Deceive Ourselves In Order To Deceive Others
“A glowing self-view makes others see us in the same light, leading to mating and cooperative opportunities.”