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How to Develop Unbreakable Levels of Focus

I’ve never been a highly focused kid. At eight years old, my primary teacher called my mum and asked if I had any diagnose of ADHD. I scored really low in a maths test… because I mistakenly did additions when the exercise asked for subtractions. I was never diagnosed with ADHD, but I surely experienced

The History of the Missing “I”

In his famous theory of education, Isocrates pointed out that we live in a reality too complex to be reduced to a finite set of rules. In order to be effective, a rule should cover a finite number of cases. As the number of cases contemplated increases, its practical effectiveness decreases, becoming a beautiful aphorism of little use. Today, I want to propose the same approach he used with his ancient students, summarized in six simple rules.

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How to Make Real Progress with Goal-Setting

If you’re interested in maximizing your opportunities and productivity on the path towards your goals, there are a few secrets you can use. When applying these secrets in combination, you’re sure to make some stellar gains towards the pursuit you hope to make yours one day. For some, this can mean absolutely everything.

Episode 317: The Analog Way with Jeff Sheldon

On this solo episode of the podcast, I’m doing something a little different: I’m hosting a guest. Jeff Sheldon joins me on the program to talk about simplicity, productivity, and the story behind Analog.