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
Feb 2Member-onlySomething to Hold On ToWhen the two teenagers return hand in hand, the world is restored to balance. Months of the scientist’s work couldn’t do it — but love… “They did this!” she exclaims. “Is that really all it took? Something so small and ordinary?” For once, she’s the one who needs explaining, and…Love2 min readLove2 min read
Published in Entrepreneur'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
Sep 29, 2022Relationships Are Like TrainsYou’re in them as long as you choose to be — so be careful which ones you board — This 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*. Relationships are like trains: You get on, and the ride begins. As long as you stay on board, the train will continue. Indefinitely. It…Relationships4 min readRelationships4 min read
Sep 28, 2022When You Can’t Change Your Reality, Change Your ExpectationsHappiness is third-grade math — This 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*. James Altucher says happiness is third grade math: All you have to do is divide your reality by your expectations. In a fraction, when…Happiness3 min readHappiness3 min read
Sep 27, 2022Hard Work Is Your Only OptionA thought experiment — This 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*. If you took an IQ test right now, there would be two possible outcomes. One, you get a result that’s below average. Two, you…Work3 min readWork3 min read
Sep 26, 2022No Matter What You Feel, It Is Okay to Have This FeelingA lesson from a man who advocated for mental health 50 years before it was “a thing” — This 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*. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was one of the longest-running children’s TV shows of all time. For over 30 years, Fred Rogers used stories and songs…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
