I’m in unchartered territory, here. 50 days without alcohol is something I never thought I’d do. Not because of the difficulty, or length of time – just because I’ve never felt the need to give up alcohol. In social settings, I like drinking. It’s never been a habit I’ve wanted to give up. However, roughly […]
Self-Improvement
Deliberate Practice
One of the best books I read last year was “Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise” by Anders Ericsson. If you haven’t heard of it, you still may be familiar with Ericsson’s work. Malcolm Gladwell famously credits his notion of the 10,000-hour rule to Ericsson, though it is not described by Gladwell in a […]
How to Focus Like Warren Buffett
There’s a new Warren Buffett documentary out on HBO. It’s called Becoming Warren Buffett, and it’s essentially a visual biography of the world’s richest man. I’m not sure whether history will remember him as a better investor or philanthropist. He’s an amazing individual. One of the keys to Buffett’s success is his all-out intense focus. […]
A Little Stoicism Every Morning
This year I’m reading a book by Ryan Holiday, called The Daily Stoic. The way it works is every morning, you read one page and really digest its message. I liked the idea so I’ve been giving it a go this year. It’s the second book I’ve read by Holiday. The Obstacle is the Way […]
How to Improve Your Working Memory
I recently watched an awesome TED Talk on working memory, and how it helps us make sense of the world. Peter Doolittle talks for 10 minutes about his experience with working memory in this talk below. Here are the coles notes: 1. Process your life immediately and in the moment – do you agree with […]