We All Live the Way We Want to Live
You spend years complaining about the pay, the boss and the office — and years driving back to that same office. Behind that self-blame sits plain self-deception.
Latest posts
An Unequal Exchange
We spin our wheels for years because we keep trading what we want from life globally for a small pleasure available right here and now.
Life Is a Universal Learning System
Life turns up the pressure exactly where we are least adequate. The first signals are gentle — but the deeper you sleep, the harder you get woken.
The Valley of Humiliation and Confusion
To start doing something you can't do yet, you have to walk through a valley of confusion: fear, helplessness and shame. Here is how I do it.
The Habit I Can't Quit
Cue, routine, reward. Using my own example, I break down why evening snacks in front of the screen hold on so tightly — and what could replace them.
10 Universal Skills
Some skills speed you up in several areas of life at once, others only pay off in very specific circumstances. Here are 10 of the first kind.
Skills That Change Your Life
You can be a strong specialist and still hit a ceiling because of your character. Why soft skills matter more than hard ones today — and why kindness is a superpower.
My Top YouTube Channels
Eight creators whose new episodes I wait for and rewatch several times: business, marketing, personal productivity and motivation.
Apps That Help
Six apps that save me time and make me money: Notion, Google Calendar, Google Drive, a habit tracker, a sobriety counter and Youtube.