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The Return of the Polymath
The Return of the Polymath
We live in a time where deep-specialization is highly encouraged — what technologist Vinnie Mirchandani calls the monomath. Almost every…
Aly Juma
Mar 13, 2018
9 Ways To Build Your Curiosity
9 Ways To Build Your Curiosity
Everything in life is a skill and curiosity is no different. While many buy into the idea that we’re allocated a fixed amount, the reality…
Aly Juma
Dec 8, 2017
The Power Of Combining Skills
The Power Of Combining Skills
We get hung up on passion so easily. Seeing the Picasso’s and Edison’s and Ford’s of the world, we too want to be so enchanted with a…
Aly Juma
Oct 24, 2017
Why Generalists Need To Be Masters
Why Generalists Need To Be Masters
The generalist gets a bad wrap and sure, a lot of it is warranted. When we think of a generalist we often think of someone who is stumbling…
Aly Juma
Oct 10, 2017
One Thing, Two Things, Everything, Nothing
One Thing, Two Things, Everything, Nothing
Do everything or do one thing? The answer is in the middle.
Aly Juma
Sep 19, 2017
The Master Generalist: What It Is & Why It Matters
The Master Generalist: What It Is & Why It Matters
A different way to think about generalists.
Aly Juma
Sep 6, 2017
Da Vinci’s To Do List: Inside the Mind of a Genius
Da Vinci’s To Do List: Inside the Mind of a Genius
Have you ever wanted take a look inside the mind of a genius? Possibly get a glimpse into how they think and view the world? I certainly…
Aly Juma
Jul 21, 2017
Aristotle, Metacognition, and Why You Should Think About Thinking
Aristotle, Metacognition, and Why You Should Think About Thinking
Thinking about thinking. Sounds a bit convoluted, but the premise is an intriguing one.
Aly Juma
Apr 10, 2017
4 Questions For Figuring Out What To Do Next
4 Questions For Figuring Out What To Do Next
Imagine you’ve just finished a project that you’ve been working on for months, if not years. The feeling of finishing is incredible, but…
Aly Juma
Jun 27, 2016
The Simple Truths of a Complex World
The Simple Truths of a Complex World
The things you learn over time, if only we knew them when we were younger! Unfortunately that’s not how life works. The lessons come later.
Aly Juma
Jun 20, 2016
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
We often think of intelligence in a very straightforward manner: IQ. That’s what determines if you are smart or not and yet that seems a…
Aly Juma
Jun 9, 2016
Socrates on the Secret to Success
Socrates on the Secret to Success
One day, a young man went to the home of Socrates, the great Greek philosopher, and asked, “Sir, I have come to seek your wisdom. Will you…
Aly Juma
Feb 18, 2016
The Hard Truth About Mastering Any Skill
The Hard Truth About Mastering Any Skill
Picasso is sitting in the park, sketching. A woman walks by, recognizes him, runs up to him and pleads with him to draw her portrait. He’s…
Aly Juma
Feb 11, 2016
Why the Greatest Minds Take Long Walks
Why the Greatest Minds Take Long Walks
The act of walking sounds simple enough, but the benefits are incredible. Learn why you need to create a habit of walking immediately.
Aly Juma
Nov 26, 2015
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