Leveling Up

“The genius,” wrote German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, “lights on his age like a comet into the paths of the planets.” Throughout history a handful of exceptional individuals have made groundbreaking contributions to their fields, and changed the face of the world. A few names come to mind: Leonardo Da Vinci, Aristotle, Albert Einstein, Mozart, Marie … Read More

It turns out that the number of hours you work affects not only your productivity but also your happiness and perception of how much time you have. Read More

You won’t feel motivated every day. But this doesn’t mean you can simply give up on your goal and quit. Motivation is a marathon, not a sprint. Read More

Despite what the media says — often stereotyping them as “shy” or “socially awkward” — introverts can make great business leaders and entrepreneurs. Read More

Look, it’s easy to rail against the education system, but it does no good to dwell on the fact that there are aspects of it that need to be improved. Read More

Nothing is ever wasted. Each time you practice, you add a piece of iterative knowledge you can use to make the next move. Make moves, period. Read More

There are mature, straightforward ways to make high-stakes, high-quality decisions fast. Twenty percent of organizations are already doing so. Read More

Your cubicle can be a seed of self-pity that slowly grows until it completely consumes your attitude at work. Or, it can be an incubator for learning. Read More

The longer you float around the room without saying hi, the longer you’re at the event without fulfilling your goal, which is to meet new people and learn new things. Read More