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
25
Freedom Of Speech

Freedom Of Speech

We each have a role to play in making the world the way we want it to be, and this extends to how we interact with our fellow citizens.
4 min read
Aug
20
How To Avoid Too Much Of A Good Thing (Newsletter 008)

How To Avoid Too Much Of A Good Thing (Newsletter 008)

It is not always true that something good in a modest amount is better in greater amounts
4 min read
Aug
17
5 Things I Learned About Quitting From 20 Years Of Running

5 Things I Learned About Quitting From 20 Years Of Running

You can accomplish great things if you keep going. You almost always can do more than you initially think.
7 min read
Aug
11
Ten Things We Can All Agree On

Ten Things We Can All Agree On

We are so consumed with fighting over our disagreements, that we have lost sight of how much we all agree on.
3 min read
Jul
28
The Stoic Career Path

The Stoic Career Path

We are ambitious because we think this will bring us happiness, but we make ourselves unhappy in the pursuit of our ambitions.
6 min read
Jul
27
James's Rules for Personal and Professional Success

James's Rules for Personal and Professional Success

To perform at a high level, you need self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which includes knowing how you interact with others. Ask for feedback, and take it seriously but not personally.
2 min read
Jul
21
Why Experts Are The Last People We Should Listen To

Why Experts Are The Last People We Should Listen To

Well-meaning does not mean impartial
4 min read
Jul
20
There Has Never Been A Better Time To Go Back To The Office (Really)

There Has Never Been A Better Time To Go Back To The Office (Really)

Having an office at work, and needing to be in that office, will become the new status symbols in the work from home era
4 min read
Jun
25
Ways To Make Life Better (Why Not?)

Ways To Make Life Better (Why Not?)

I believe we have the power to improve the world. In that spirit, here are ten ways to make life better by focusing on the places we live. Places and circumstances differ but humans thrive under similar conditions.
2 min read
Jun
21
Americans Are Not Competitive Enough

Americans Are Not Competitive Enough

As a country, we used to value hard work and sacrifice. The Puritan work ethic celebrated discipline, diligence, and frugality.
3 min read