The brain is surprisingly bad at switching tasks. In their book The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen write about how the brain can’t simultaneously maintain multiple … [Continue reading] about Attention Residue
Bus Ticket Theory
Paul Graham, founder of Y Combinator, has a theory of genius. He calls it the "Bus Ticket Theory of Genius." ¹ In the recipe for greatness, Graham observes, one ingredient always gets … [Continue reading] about Bus Ticket Theory
Jordan and Cartwright: Solving The Productivity Puzzle
Most modern knowledge work organizations treat individuals as general-purpose computers that execute a turbulent mixture of value-producing and administrative tasks—often unequally distributed, and … [Continue reading] about Jordan and Cartwright: Solving The Productivity Puzzle
11 Daily Stoic Lessons
Every day, Daily Stoic sends an email with a life lesson rooted in the teachings of Stoicism. I've read every one for 4 years straight (700,000+ words of wisdom). Here are 11 Stoic lessons … [Continue reading] about 11 Daily Stoic Lessons
Crafting A Deep Life: Career, Work, and Life Rules From Techno-Philosopher Cal Newport
Of all the people I’ve never met, Cal Newport has shaped my life the most. When I question my career trajectory, I return to Cal’s ideas on building career capital and thinking like a craftsman and … [Continue reading] about Crafting A Deep Life: Career, Work, and Life Rules From Techno-Philosopher Cal Newport