John's Blog

Depending on how you look at it, you’re living in heaven or hell.

There are only two valid theories: ones that have been falsified and those that are falsifiable, ready to be disproved.

Think through how things will go wrong in advance saves you from pain in the future.

If you don’t know what to do, pause, write, or breathe. Don’t act.

The easiest cure for brain fog is a long walk.

Inspiration is a scarce resource. When it hits you, strike quickly.

Podcasts are better than audiobooks because we listen to connect with people. Listening to a scripted read isn’t as good as a listening to a natural conversation.

I know I should brush my teeth for two minutes, but this can feel like an eternity. Now, I have a toothbrush that buzzes every thirty seconds. It tells me when to switch to another quadrant. With the buzzer, the two minutes fly by.

Manage your time like how you brush your teeth or eat a steak. Cut it up into manageable chunks. If you do that, time won’t be daunting.