On intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation and the science behind what actually leads to long-term success.
Career/Lifestyle Advice
There is No Substitute for Thinking
On the rise of AI-assisted writing and why cognition will always be an edge.
Wealth for Yourself vs. Wealth for Others
On having children and who you’re really building wealth for.
The Bar Only Gets Higher
Why achieving success feels harder than ever, and how to do it anyway.
Optimizing Ourselves to Death
On the rise of optimization culture and how it eventually ends.
Give Now, Not Later
On providing financial support to children and why you should give earlier, not later.
Now Do Japan
On my recent trip to Japan and why your life’s work takes less time than you think.
The Things You Can’t Buy
On getting engaged and the values that go beyond money.
How to Change Yourself: Pain vs. Perceived Pain
On how to change yourself and the framework to make it easier.
Embrace the Uncertainty: On the Benefits of Upside Surprises
On upside surprises and why there is no great reward without great risk.
