A mental model is a general idea that can be used to explain many different phenomena. Supply and demand in economics, natural selection in biology, recursion in computer science, or proof by induction in mathematics — these models are everywhere once you know to look for them. Just as understanding…

A straightforward approach to ideation so you never start with a blank page. — Every great article starts with an idea. But while ideas are your entry ticket to writing, they can also be a barrier. Lucky people feel overwhelmed by their abundance of ideas. Others find themselves uninspired, staring at the blank screen. I was among the latter. When I started writing online…

I’ve never been this productive — Back in April, I suggested that Brain.fm might be the “ best focus app for work”. Three months later, and having used the app literally every day to get stuff done — I think I was right. Better still, I think this app has made me more productive than I’ve…

Spoiler Alert: My productivity massively increased — See that photo up there? That’s what I feel like most days when I wake up. For most of my life, I’ve been a night owl. So, mornings usually go one of two ways: I wake up early but I’m tired throughout the day (sometimes wanting a nap in the…

Powerful prompts to fight inner turmoil (with examples). — These three journaling methods are my go-to prescription for confusion and brain fog. I’ve used them to make the most of hectic days. To survive emotional roller coasters. To find meaning. …

Secrets to stealing wisdom — Reading is responsible for me multiplying my income five times over, finding a career I love, and making connections with other smart people (who also tend to love to read.) The verdict is in, and it can be summed up by the prolific reader Charlie Munger: “In my whole life…

Get the most out of your books. — Reading gives you access to the smartest brains on earth. Learning from the greatest people is the fastest way to become healthy, wealthy, and wise. Charlie Munger, self-made billionaire, and Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, once said that he hadn’t known any wise person who didn’t read all the time…

The best way to keep your butt in the chair — On the calendar, you can see the big red letters: “WRITE”. You’ve blocked off your whole morning for this. The kids are in school. Your spouse is at work. The house is finally quiet. You open your computer to a new document and poise your fingers over the keyboard. Except…