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Step 1: Read books. For all that we mock the traditional publishing industry, any book that makes it through that process has gone through many quality filters. If you further limit yourself to books that have withstood the test of time, reading books is the best way to inject concentrated, high-quality knowledge into your brain. … Continue reading How To Hack The Learning Process
Most entrepreneurs get accused of having a short attention span. There’s something about the willingness to pursue new ideas that seems to go hand in hand with a restless mind. The result is that follow-through can be a big issue for entrepreneurs. I’ve adopted a simple hack to address this issue: Do first whatever you’re … Continue reading Productivity Hack: Do 1st Whatever You’re Most Likely To Forget
My friend Jack Herrick told me about an interesting technique he uses to test the character of the people he meets with. The WikiHow offices are in a nice house just outside downtown Palo Alto. When he meets people in Palo Alto, he skateboards to the meeting and brings the skateboard in with him. “If … Continue reading The Skateboard Test
When it comes to doing cognitive work most adults perform best in the late morning. Most people are more easily distracted from noon to 4 p.m. Alertness tends to slump after eating a meal. Sleepiness also tends to peak around 2 p.m., making that a good time for a nap. For most adults, problems that … Continue reading The Best Time of Day For 10 Key Activities
As you know, I love Penelope Trunk for the questions that she raises. The following post originally appeared as a comment on her post about friendship. 1) Religiously email your friends on their birthday. No matter what, you’re guaranteed to bring them a smile and get an update on their life. 2) Any time you … Continue reading Four Simple Life Hacks That Build Friendships