The myth of shameless self-promotion

Personal Development

I get notified of online reviews of my book Think Like a Rocket Scientist. In one of them, the reviewer wrote “Despite the shameless self-promotion, the insights from the book still made this one of the best nonfiction books of 2020 that I’ve read.”

By “shameless self-promotion,” the reviewer refers to a link I included at the end of each chapter that directs readers to my website to download a free workbook with worksheets, challenges, and other exercises to implement the strategies discussed in the book.

Let’s stop asking this question

Creativity, Personal Development

Osmosis is the process by which molecules pass through a semipermeable membrane in order to balance concentrations.

I was pacing back and forth in my tiny room, memorizing one concept after the next for my high school biology exam. Pacing put me in a trance of sorts, allowing the semipermeable membrane that is my brain to absorb molecules of information that I was supposed to learn.

The problem with deliberate practice

Creativity, Personal Development

Peter was tired of playing the electric guitar.

His band had been on tour for 10 years. He had been strumming the same melodies on the same instrument for a decade.

The best of the Weekly Contrarian: 2020 Edition

Motivation

Before I share with you the best of the Weekly Contrarian from this year, I want to take a moment to thank you for inviting me to your inbox every week. I’m deeply grateful for your support.

I have one ask from you as we wrap up 2020.

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