Essays on Practical Wisdom
There are many types of victory. Often, it takes the form of recognizing issues, addressing them with resolve, enduring hardship for as long as necessary, and persisting long enough to get to the other side. »
Of all of the qualities people can develop, wisdom is potentially the most beneficial. It's also difficult human qualities to define, let alone cultivate. »
If it's not true, not useful, or not clear, it's probably best to find another resource unless your purpose is entertainment. »
It's possible to experience pleasure from two very different sources: the misfortunes – or the well-being – of other people. »
Who needs the stock market when you have a gold mine between your ears? »
Asking useful questions is a skill, and it requires practice. »
How to save tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars on college tuition. »
My office was almost destroyed by two separate wildfires. Here's what I learned. »
The majority of my work is public. It’s been an odd experience. »
A simple, inexpensive, easy, systematized, automated way to reap the rewards of long-term investing. »
The power of exposing yourself to as many different positive stimuli as possible. »
A formal apprenticeship has many benefits for both the apprentice and the master. »
Are you a craftsman? »
How to improve every aspect of your life – on your own terms. »
Clearing up some of the myths and misunderstandings about the Personal MBA and traditional business schools. »
What are you putting off because you 'can’t find the time'? »
Re-thinking the MBA means questioning whether or not it’s necessary at all. »
Are you interested in improving your skills, or having a document hang on your wall to impress people? »
Anything can happen at any time, so planning for scenarios is far more useful than pretending to be a seer. »
Think back to where you were this time last year. What were you doing? What did you want? What was your plan? »
Mike’s story about hacking higher education. »
What to do if you value the status and prestige of an Ivy League degree, but don’t want to play the admissions game and pay retail prices. »
A low-bureaucracy way to graduate with an accredited undergraduate college degree in 1 year for about $4,000. »
What you learn when you're not focused on learning. »
People often ask me if I have an MBA. 'No,' I reply, 'but I did go to business school.' »
The problem with debt is that it creates huge invisible opportunity costs. »
Education is great, but education with freedom is even better. »
What do you do when you realize you can’t stand an author’s personality? »
What will you focus on this year? »
The biggest cost of TV is the opportunity cost of time that could be put to better use. »