Down a Quarter

I lost a quarter of my former physical self, but gained so much more.

A Simple Way to Actually Stick to Your Goals (And Why You Don’t Need Motivation to Do It)

We all have goals. And what’s the first thing most of us think about when we consider how to achieve them?

Creative People Say No

A Hungarian psychology professor once wrote to famous creators asking them to be interviewed for a book he was writing…

Coffee vs. beer: which drink makes you more creative?

Running With Vibram FiveFingers, Three Years Later

Or how and why I became a full-time barefoot-style…

How Paypal and Reddit faked their way to traction

When “faking it before making it” actually works

There were several factors that contributed to YouTube becoming the #1 video sharing service on the web. But a lot of initial adoption…

Formula for Entrepreneurial Success

Five simple truths

Weight loss and habit forming

Today marks one year that I’ve been within five pounds of my target weight of 175 pounds. Based on some…

Ignore the news

Why I gave up listening to mainstream news so I could concentrate on things that matter

Identity-Based Habits: How to Actually Stick to Your Goals

Change is hard. You’ve probably noticed that.

We all want to become better people — stronger and healthier, more creative and more skilled, a better friend or family member.