Writing

Why You Need To Have A Unified Theory

Are you building toward something?

Elon Musk's genius reputation is amplified when you realize that everything he does is mutually reinforcing in the short and long term. Elon does not know at what point his projects will converge into space colonization. Elon does know that his probability of reaching Mars increases with each of his activities, so he'll stay the course.

Produce More Than You Consume

Make Digital Assets - Start Now

Digital assets are cool. Blog posts are assets. Podcasts are assets. YouTube videos are assets. Designs are assets. You produce them once and over time they continue to bring value as long as the internet exists.

Podcasting As Leverage

Journaling In Public - Number One

I'm dividing the written content on this site between the 'blog' which is a collection of more thoughtfully produced articles and the 'journal' which is more raw and reflective.

The Power of Positive Constraints

Making one decision to simplify thousands of future decisions.

Whenever I need to take something more seriously, I come up with a challenge to guide me into action.

Make Failure Suck

The Silver Bullet of Accountability

Leverage external consequences to win internal battles.

Rules for Distraction Free Work

Five Positive Habits for Consistently Overcoming Resistance

Don’t let laziness limit your potential. Build a system, automate self-discipline, and execute. Let the results speak for themselves.

Who Is Cal Newport?

Why Am I Obsessed With His Work?

Newport is an incredibly prolific academic, author, and blogger and he reached this level of professional success with stunning speed.

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