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I often get emails from readers asking, “do you think X is a good idea?” I appreciate these emails and try to give my best

“Homeschooling” is a phrase that tends to evoke one of two images in the layperson’s mind. One image includes seventeen kids loaded up into a

Understanding selection bias is one of the most useful things I have learned as far as mental models goes. It’s one of those models that

When it comes to amplifying your thoughts, few tools have ever been created as powerful as social media. People who were complete nobodies can, and

One of my favorite ways of thinking about the world is by asking, “what are false positives? What are false negatives?” This is particularly useful

Philosophy done well is self-help. Aristotle wrote about what it is like to live a good life. Aquinas asked what it takes to understand God

One of the best sets of mental models you can build out is how to think about risk. Should you interview for a new job?

I’m a venture capitalist in my day-to-day work. Specifically, I work for an early stage venture capital firm as a principal. This means I review

A professional phone call is a meeting. It doesn’t carry as much seriousness as an in-person meeting (one of the reasons I suggest starting with

A friend recently emailed me this article by Mark Suster on when to learn in your career and when to earn in your career. This