PinnedI Published My 2nd Book Today — It’s Called “2-Minute Pep Talks”Pep talks are like vitamins: You can take them every day preemptively, or you can wait until your body signals a lack of them — but sooner or later, you will need your vitamins. Vitamins aren’t steroids. Their purpose is not to boost you beyond what you are capable of…Books3 min readBooks3 min read
PinnedMy 10 Best StoriesPlus, my 10 most popular and 5 most underrated ones — My 10 Best Stories These are my best stories as in “I think this is my best work.” In no particular order: All These Flaws You See In Yourself Aren’t Real The Future of Learning If You Want To Be Happy, Make The World Small The Strong-Link Theory Behind Successful Careers 3 Simple Words…About Me2 min readAbout Me2 min read
Aug 11Member-onlyThe Plus-and-Minus Theory of Living HappilyCourtesy of a psychologist’s book from 1959 — On most days, I don’t shower to not feel dirty. I shower to feel clean. It may not sound like it, but there’s a difference. Have you ever wasted away in bed for a few days until, at some point, you couldn’t stand your greasy hair anymore and lugged yourself…Work6 min readWork6 min read
May 16Member-onlyOmotenashi: How the Japanese Remind Us We Deserve to Be HappyIt’s a lot more than just “being nice” — On our last night in Tokyo, we missed the korot stop. It was nearly 8 PM, and we knew this was our last chance. “Dude! We have to turn around!” …Life7 min readLife7 min read
Apr 12Member-onlyWhen AI Does Our Writing, Who Will Do Our Thinking?The hype exposes how bad we are at this foundational skill — and it’ll only get worse — Three stories, one lesson. Yesterday, a friend forwarded me a sample ad for a car seat, written by ChatGPT: “As a young parent, keeping your child safe and secure is your top priority. That’s why you need a car seat designed by professionals who understand the importance of safety and…AI5 min readAI5 min read
Apr 9Member-onlyMake Room for ArtIt’s a kind of human connection that feels optional but isn’t — A good friend of mine lives a normal life. He has a stable job, lots of spare time, and enjoys the same things most people do, from watching a good movie to playing sports for fun to having a drink or two with his friends. In other words, my friend…Art4 min readArt4 min read
Apr 6Member-onlyYou’re a Coin With Two SidesWhich one will you fall on today? — Beth is nine when the car crashes. The wreckage lies on a bridge — at the end of it lies the orphanage. The janitor, Mr. Shaibel, will teach her how to play chess. A few rounds in, she’ll start teaching him, and one “simultaneous” against 12 high schoolers later, Beth…Emotions2 min readEmotions2 min read
Published inEntrepreneur's Handbook·Dec 22, 2022Member-only7 Lessons From the 7th Year of Running a Book Summary Business#3: Sometimes, it’s better not to know — My business has lasted as long as the average American marriage — seven years. The level of commitment surely feels on par. When I launched Four Minute Books, I had no idea what it would grow into. …Entrepreneurship7 min readEntrepreneurship7 min read
Oct 5, 2022Why I Wrote a Book About InspirationAn interview with The Good Men Project on the origins of 2-Minute Pep Talks — On September 22nd, 2022, I published a book called 2-Minute Pep Talks. It’s a book about inspiration that comes from inner peace more so than from external motivators. But why this book? And why now? I sat down with The Good Men Project to answer these and some other questions…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
Sep 30, 2022One Thought Can Change EverythingThis is an excerpt from my new book, 2-Minute Pep Talks*. If you enjoy it, you can buy a copy for as little as $3.99 here*. What’s your best thought today? You should write it down. Maybe not for the world but definitely for yourself. One thought. …Mental Health3 min readMental Health3 min read
