Articles

This page shares my best articles to read on topics like health, happiness, creativity, productivity and more. The central question that drives my work is, “How can we live better?” To answer that question, I like to write about science-based ways to solve practical problems.

You’ll find interesting articles to read on topics like how to stop procrastinating as well as personal recommendations like my list of the best books to read and my minimalist travel guide. Ready to dive in? You can use the categories below to browse my best articles.

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Creativity


For a More Creative Brain Follow These 5 Steps

The Proven Path to Doing Unique and Meaningful Work

Creativity Is a Process, Not an Event

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Decision Making

For a More Creative Brain Follow These 5 Steps

The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No

Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds

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Life Lessons

The Ultimate Productivity Hack is Saying No

When the 80/20 Rule Fails: The Downside of Being Effective

Absolute Success is Luck. Relative Success is Hard Work.

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Motivation

The Goldilocks Rule: How to Stay Motivated in Life and Business

World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov on How to Build Confidence

What I Do When I Feel Like Giving Up

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Productivity

When the 80/20 Rule Fails: The Downside of Being Effective

7 Ways to Retain More of Every Book You Read

For a More Creative Brain Follow These 5 Steps

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Self-Improvement

7 Ways to Retain More of Every Book You Read

The Beginner’s Guide to Deliberate Practice

The Scientific Argument for Mastering One Thing at a Time

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