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Book Review: “Stillness Is the Key”

Ryan Holiday’s “Stillness Is the Key” will help you develop a stronger, stoic mind and become more present and internally powerful.

The Best Career Move I Ever Made Was 5 Steps Backward on the Corporate Ladder

Think of your career as a climbing wall, not a ladder. Rather than focusing on the title you want, ask yourself, “What impact do I want to have on the world?”

Book Review: “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant”

Eric Jorgenson collected much of Naval Ravikant’s ideas and aphorisms into this book. I’m glad he did! It’s one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read.

5 Interesting Tactics That Will Spice Up Your Reading Life

In the past decade, I’ve read over 700 books. Along the way, I’ve discovered five unique tactics that can help spice up your reading life.

36 Lessons I Wish I Could Teach My 20-Year-Old Self, Looking Back on the Past 36 Years

Today I turn 36. If I had a time machine, I’d travel back to share these 36 lessons about life, happiness, and work with my 20-year-old self.

5 Reasons You Should Go On a ‘Solo Retreat’

Feeling constantly busy or stressed? Book a solo retreat at a cabin, yurt, or Airbnb to get away from the busyness of life and reclaim yourself.

How to Become a Leadership Villain: Tell People What To Do

No one likes to be told what to do. I learned that the hard way. Avoid my leadership mistakes with these three tips.

The Secret to Accomplishing Your Massive Project: Start Small (Like Really, Really Small)

The best way to accomplish something BIG is to start small. “Radical incrementalism” can help you become sneakily productive.

R.L. Stine’s Top 13 Writing Tips

“Goosebumps” and “Fear Street” author R.L. Stine recorded a MasterClass on how to become a better writer. Here are his best writing tips.

35 Lessons I’ve Learned in 35 Years

I’ve been reflecting on the life lessons I’ve learned these past 35 years. Here’s what I wish I could teach my younger self.