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The Archimedes Principle: The Science of Sudden Insight

In the 3rd century B.C., a man named Archimedes steadily built a reputation as one of the greatest scientific minds of the era. Archimedes, who lived in the powerful Greek city-state of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily, was known by all the region’s kings and generals for his pragmatic problem-solving that went far beyond mere theory. Today, Archimedes is often mentioned as one of the greatest scientific minds in history. But of all his discoveries, one moment stands out among the rest—not because of what he disc...

5 min

2026 January 26

How to Thrive (A Science-Backed Approach)

In your life, there will always be someone standing on the side of the road waiting to tell you that you’re doing it wrong. Telling you to change. To be realistic. To scale back your ambitions. To blend in.But remember: You are not responsible for the narratives that other people have about you, your growth, or your journey...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale...

3 min

2026 January 26

How I’m Breaking My Phone Addiction In 30 Days

I have an embarrassing confession to make… I’ve developed an unhealthy addiction to my phone. Honestly, it’s a bit embarrassing for me to admit. I’m someone who self-identifies as disciplined. I pride myself on my ability to consistently act in alignment with my core values and priorities. And yet, here I am. If I’m being honest, the signs of it have been pretty clear...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about wha...

10 min

2026 January 26

Amara’s Law: The Invisible Force That Shapes Your Life

In 1978, an American futurist named Roy Amara offered a reflection on the progression of technology:“We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.”The statement—which later became known as Amara’s Law—was, in many ways, a reaction to the unique period of change that the technological world was experiencing...••• Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big...

4 min

2026 January 26

The End of History Illusion

In 2013, a group of Harvard researchers conducted a study with over 19,000 people.They asked two simple questions:How much have your values, preferences, personality, and priorities changed in the last 10 years?How much do you expect your values, preferences, personality, and priorities to change in the next 10 years?The results were fascinating...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale! Order...

4 min

2026 January 26

The Real AI Risk Nobody Told You About

Most writing about AI falls into one of two broad conversations:Speed: How fast things are moving and changing. The transformative (and perhaps destructive) potential of new technologies across the economic landscape.Leverage: How you can use the latest tools in your life and business. The necessity of doing so if you want to gain an edge and remain relevant.Both conversations matter. It’s undeniable that these technologies will play an increasingly important role in our future. But there’s a third conversation almost no one is having...••• Announcement: For people...

12 min

2026 January 26

The Hidden Cost of Ambivalent Relationships

I read an interesting study a few years ago that fundamentally changed the way I think about relationships. Researchers wanted to examine how different types of social relationships affected long-term health outcomes. They categorized relationships into three buckets...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale! Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

5 min

2026 January 26

The Boat-Dragging Problem

When you hold on too long, something that served you can begin to own you. Every year, when the calendar turns, most people ask themselves a series of simple questions:What am I adding this year?What new habits will I build?What new resolutions can I create?I ask myself something very different:What am I leaving behind?What am I quitting?What boat am I dragging that no longer fits the terrain ahead of me?•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to thi...

4 min

2026 January 26

35 Life Lessons From 35 Years

I just turned 35 years old. I’m not a big birthday celebration guy, but every year, I use the day as a spark for reflection—to zoom out and consider what I've learned along the way. Here are 35 life lessons from my 35 years...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale! Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

14 min

2026 January 26

The False Timelines of Life

Today is my 35th birthday. I want to open up about something personal. Something that will resonate with a lot of you. It's about timelines. More specifically, the false timelines of life...

4 min

2026 January 26