Using Your Assets to Get Lucky
Preparation: The First Step Towards SerendipityWe live in an unpredictable world. You can't guarantee the success of your business because there are too many factors outside of our control. However,…
What Can You Control?
"Focus on things you can control" is advice often given by those who follow Stoic philosophy. But what does this truly mean? How do we determine what is within our…
Learning by Watching Others
In my previous post, I mentioned that we don't do most of our learning in formal settings like classrooms. So, how can we ensure we're learning effectively outside of such settings?…
Lifelong Learning
Have you ever taken a learning course? If so, you may have noticed that the advice often revolves around taking notes in class or studying a textbook.Unfortunately, most learning advice…
What’s Behind Your Drive?
Do workaholics take on so much work because they are trying to reach a goal, or because they are trying to avoid facing something?What can make someone run faster? The…
Seasonal Work
Keeping the same routine all year is not for me. I'm at my best when I can go all-in on a few things for a short period of time, and…
Using the Inversion Framework to Ensure Long-Term Success
The secret to success does not involve being the 'best' or devising a killer strategy. It's actually about staying in the game as long as possible. This means avoiding the…
The Flaws of the Compound Growth Formula in Personal Development
How can you achieve exponential improvements? The secret lies in the formula for compound interest: improve by 1% every day, and by the end of the year, you'll be 37.78%…