Creating the Future

Data can only look backwards. If you want to use it to look forwards to predict the future, you have to combine it with a story.

Death Will Tremble

Most hotels don't have a graveyard on their front lawn. But if you visit the Oceanic Hotel on Star Island, you'll find one there.

But We've Always Done it This Way

When faced with a decision to make, it's tempting to pick the way we've always done something. It's safe. If it worked last time, why change it?

The Source of All Drama and Comedy

When there’s a discrepancy between who we are and who we want to be, conflict and humor emerge.

Technology and Culture

Our ability to create impactful work relies on our understanding of how we're interacting with culture.

The Snowball Effect

With the right mindset, we can cultivate a life that brings us a sense of ambient joy as we roll along.

Hidden Order

Dogs prefer to poop facing either north or south.

Memorize Poetry

Memorizing a poem brings the text closer to you. It becomes like a little, secular prayer you can hold close to your heart and return to whenever you need it.

Cosmic Songs

Even if you're not a composer, your life echoes through the universe.

Quit Something

When something isn’t working, and you want to improve the situation, you have two options: Make it better, or quit.