How to Get More Value from Less Content
Acting on and internalizing the content you’re consuming is far more important than how much you consume.
Silas Mahner Apr 10, 2024
A 2-Minute Strategy for Emotional Regulation
The irony of emotions is that we can feel another emotion about having them: frustration. Here's a short way to deal with your emotions.
Levelup Transformed My Life
For the first time in my life, I was surrounded by exceptional people. People who asked big questions and wanted rational answers.
Make Friends the Ancient Way
Barter, it turns out, can be a surprisingly effective means for finding actual friends.
Accepting that Your Brain’s Not Broken
I’ve studied ADHD thoroughly, and I am now positive I have it. But, ADHD brains are not broken—they simply work differently.
Why I Dropped Out of College
I recently dropped out of college—even though I was an excellent student. I went to the best school in my state, University of Wisconsin, Madison, where I scored a cumulative 96 percent in all my classes and was a year ahead. Why would I leave such a “good” situation?
Improve Relationships, Teams, and Communication with Radical Candor
“Care personally, challenge directly.” These are the basic ideas that management coach Kim Scott suggests for being what she calls “radically candid,” a method of being honest and compassionate, especially when it comes to giving feedback. Her book Radical Candor is aimed at corporate managers, but most of its advice is applicable to any relationship.
Pushing Forward with “Extreme Ownership”
Are you experiencing leadership challenges at work–with employees, supervisors, or peers–and seeking examples of what excellence looks like? Or maybe you’re looking for motivation or inspiration to get you through difficult moments in your life, or simply to keep pushing forward. If so, then perhaps “Jocko Podcast” is for you.
Five Benefits of Reading Groups
When was the last time you read a book and discussed it in detail with others? Reading can be enormously valuable, giving you new ideas, perspectives, and information, but discussing what you read with others who are reading the same material can greatly enhance the rewards.