Josh Kaufman

Josh Kaufman is the bestselling author of books on business, entrepreneurship, skill acquisition, applied psychology, and practical wisdom. About Josh Kaufman »

Essays on Personal Science


Exploring martial arts as a way to improve balance, coordination, and proprioceptive skills. »


Strength training is one of the best things you can do for overall health, general fitness, and longevity. »


I've been exhausted for over a decade. I tested something I've never tried before… and it changed my life. »


The system I used to store, organize, and review my research. »


What would it look like if you set aside a portion of your monthly income as a personal R&D budget? »


It’s impossible to know how much you’re capable of until you decide to push your limits. »


Something is wrong when the ideal of human productivity is acting like a machine. »


You can improve your life and work amazingly quickly by making a simple mental shift: treating everything you do as an experiment. »


It’s easy to improve your reading comprehension and retention. Here are three simple techniques to get you started. »