For tens of thousands of years ancient humans lived as hunter-gatherers. They owned few possessions and traveled across vast distances in step with the migration patterns of the beasts they hunted. It …
Streaks
Streaks are their own reward. When you commit to something every day, you find satisfaction—independent from the activity itself—just in keeping the streak alive. In this way, streaks are a …
I don’t have time for that
"I don't have time for that" is a comforting lie. But here's the inconvenient truth: Time is irrelevant. Your priorities dictate what you choose to do and what you decide to ignore. …
Cut the slack
I spent many hours of my undergraduate studies in the East Hall atrium. Located in the heart of the math department, the high glass ceiling and long wooden tables made it the ideal place to meet up …
Bad attitudes are contagious
Like the common cold, an intern with a bad attitude might infect 5% of the people she interacts with. It's a nuisance, but tolerable. Things will get better on their own after a few days. …
Learn from the best
The opinion of one world class expert is better than a dozen amateurs. The expert has been there. Done that. Proven she knows what it takes to succeed. The internet has democratized knowledge. …
What would this look like if it were easy?
Tim Ferriss couldn't breathe. It was his 40th birthday. And for the first time in his life, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, angel start-up investor, and host of one of the most popular …
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Just like falling asleep
You’ll be faking it at first. And then, just like falling asleep, you’ll be doing it. This is how you learn new skills. Want to be a better listener? Then do what good listeners do. Don’t …
Long conversations
Once a month I get together with a handful of college friends to talk over Google Meet. The topics of conversation range widely. COVID-19 has sparked more than its fair share of debates, but we’ve …
SOPs and checklists
So far this week I've spent a considerable amount of time writing SOPs and checklists. Such as: How to do our monthly billing;How to complete a bank reconciliation;And how to do keyword …