Better...

Better...

Have you ever suspected there must be a better way to do something? In this series, we explore topics like communication, thinking and decision-making, happiness and habits, and more. I give you concrete tools you can use to continuously improve over time.
Aug
16
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I Think, Therefore, You’re Wrong

If you disagree with something I’ve written the odds are quite good that I’m right. While I came to my approach accidentally, you can do it purposefully
6 min read
Jun
07
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A Handful of Harmful Beliefs Shackle Us to Mediocrity … or Worse

Political dysfunction is a precursor to societal collapse. Who wants that? Here are some constructive suggestions for overcoming our fractious times
6 min read
Feb
16
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My Favorite Insults from Commenters

If you're going to take a swipe at someone, at least be clever about it
4 min read
Dec
29
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My To-Do List Just Got Awesome

What happens when you don't only put chores on your list?
2 min read
Nov
17
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What Do You Know About Food? (by Pauline Jacob)

We’ve quickly grown accustomed to a food landscape that favors our short-term productivity over long-term societal health
4 min read
Oct
20
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Immortality is a Foolish Wish

A few reflections on why living forever should be no one's desire
2 min read
Apr
14
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How I Made It to the Top 3 Google Search Results

My experiment in writing a so-called Evergreen article that stood out from the crowd. The method is simple to describe
4 min read
Mar
10
Abbott World Marathon Majors — Six Star finisher medal — All photos by author

It Took Me 20 Years To Join This Ultra-Exclusive Club

The Six Star Finishers Club, that is, of persons who have completed all six of the Abbot World Marathon Majors
5 min read
Jan
20
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Can Doing Less Help You Shine Like a Superstar?

Just practicing more doesn’t help if you aren’t learning valuable lessons
6 min read
Dec
16
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Effective Altruism Begins Close to Home

There's a way to significantly contribute to the human condition while helping yourself in the bargain
6 min read