Start With Abundance

Cranking out work in one big push or digesting information in one big gulp requires a lot of motivation and self-discipline, which are in scarce supply. By breaking down your work into a series of small, "intermediate packets," you can make consistent progress while building u ...

Don't just passively consume huge volumes of information that soon gets forgotten. Instead, use what you're learning to make new things. Applying what you learn in tangible projects not only helps the learning stick, it allows you to get feedback and incorporate the thinking o ...

How do you remember important content when listening to an audiobook?

Audiobooks are a fantastic productivity hack. You can listen to experts divulge decades of knowledge while you walk, drive, clean the house, work out, and more. But that also means you may not have you ...

What if your brain’s sharpness wasn’t just luck—but something you could train?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Therese Huston, cognitive scientist and author of Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Imp ...

How much do you really know about your brain?

You may have noticed that I often point to my head with my index finger. That’s because I want to remind you to pay attention to the most valuable organ in your body. Even though you can’t see it, your brain controls everythi ...

Most people try to learn more by simply working harder. But if effort alone were the answer, you’d already be fluent in seven languages, juggling quantum physics textbooks in your sleep. The truth? It’s not about grinding—it’s about being S.M.A.R.T.

In this episode, I’ll ...