Curiosity Chronicle

There was once a village surrounded by a tall wooden fence that had been there as long as anyone could remember. One day, a traveler convinced the villagers to tear it down—only for wolves to enter that night and ravage their livestock.As it turned out, the fence was there for a reason...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

In this piece, I walk through 20 common logical fallacies—errors in reasoning that destroy the quality of an argument.If you spot any of these in a debate, online or in person, that may be your cue to politely find the exit.Think of this as your field guide to avoiding arguments with fools...••• Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

There is a concept in cognitive science called the Illusory Truth Effect:It's the tendency to believe false information after consistent, repeated exposures. In other words, if you're told something over and over again, it takes root in your mind as a truth.This is how suggestions slowly, silently start to feel like rules...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

You're going to see your parents 15 more times before they die.In 2021, that simple statement, which later became the opening line of my book, changed my life.My wife and I were living in California at the time, 3,000 miles away from our parents. I had been there for 12 years––a college baseball scholarship had brought me out West, and then a lucrative job opportunity had kept me there.In a lot of ways, that felt fine...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Imagine yourself as a lion. Every single day, you have a choice.You can:Chase field mice; orHunt antelopeThe choice is an important one because the way you choose to deploy your precious, finite time and attention will determine your outcomes...•••The 5 Types of Wealth Life Planner​ is out in two weeks. The interactive companion to my New York Times bestselling book guides the reader through the most important exercises, reflections, and prompts to design and build their wealthiest life. Reply to this email with your preorder receipt to be included in a series of virtual life planning workshops I’ll host in November and December.Order Your Life Planner Today!

There’s an old Danish fairy tale about an emperor who loved fine clothes.Two swindlers promised him a suit so magnificent that it would be invisible to anyone unfit for their position or hopelessly foolish. They dress him in the invisible garments, and the emperor steps out into the city streets for a grand parade—completely naked. The townspeople, afraid to appear unfit or foolish, cheer for the outfit that isn't there. Only a small child told the truth: “But he’s completely naked!”It’s a children’s story, but it beautifully captures one of the most dangerous dynamics in human nature: The Abilene Paradox...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

I spent most of my life trying to control the uncontrollable. Running from the uncertainty that life inevitably brings.But in running from the uncontrollable, the only thing we truly escape is our own peace.This is the quiet truth of Amor Fati:Embrace what lies beyond your control—and act on that which is within it...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

In Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus and his men faced a long, arduous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.Early in the voyage, a series of fierce storms blow them off course and land them on a mysterious, sunlit island. It seemed peaceful, with gentle winds, calm seas, and fertile land. The inhabitants were friendly and welcoming. They offered Odysseus and his men food, specifically the fruit of the lotus plant.But this was no ordinary fruit. The moment the men tasted it, something strange happened...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

I stumbled across a ​great post​ recently:When fisherman cannot go to sea, they repair nets. When the sea is too rough to sail, the smart ones don’t wait—they get to work. They mend their nets, sharpen their tools, and prepare for the moment the storm breaks. Because even in stillness, there’s progress.It reminded me of a story from the American Revolution in Ron Chernow’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of George Washington...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Last week, I had a beautiful conversation with a young mother who reached out wanting to talk to me about her son.The young boy, just four years old, has shown signs of being neurodivergent. His mother courageously expressed to me her fear that he might not be able to thrive in the way that all parents hope for.As a father to a young boy of similar age, the conversation hit me hard.And while I could not speak to any of the ongoing research in the field, which is certainly advancing rapidly, I did share a story that I wanted her to hear...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

I've often mused that there are (broadly) two ways to improve your life:Add a Positive: A good habit, behavior, person, etc.Remove a Negative: A bad habit, behavior, person, etc.An important observation: Most of us automatically default to the former and ignore the latter.We're conditioned to believe that progress means doing more. New habits. New routines. New mindsets. New people. New goals.But here's the truth: The simplest, fastest path to progress isn’t addition. It’s subtraction...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Here’s something I find myself thinking about a lot lately:Your life is not a singular, static experience.Your life has seasons.These seasons create a natural flow to your journey. They aren’t always obvious in the moment, but often become clear with the benefit of hindsight. Each one is unique, characterized by its own desires, priorities, purpose, and identity...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Here’s an underrated life hack:Be boring in the right ways.Why is being boring so powerful? Well, simply because so few people are willing to do it...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

The Dartmouth Scar Experiment is an interesting case study on the impact of the so-called Victim Mentality on our lives.In today’s piece, I’d like to talk about Victim Mentality—and share three simple strategies to eliminate it forever.•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

I recently read a quote from legendary musician Miles Davis that stopped me in my tracks…“It’s not the note you play that’s the wrong note—it’s the note you play afterwards that makes it right or wrong.”This isn’t just about music. This is about life...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Money is a funny thing.It consumes an enormous amount of our energy and attention in adulthood, but very few of us learn anything about it in childhood or adolescence.If we're lucky, our parents teach us a few of the basics (and maybe we get a boring course or two on it in school).But we're pretty much left on our own when it comes to one of the most influential elements in our lives.I'm 34 years old and I've spent a lot of time thinking about money over the last few years. I've had conversations with thousands of people all across the financial spectrum, from those just scraping by to ultra-billionaires living with incomprehensible wealth.Today, I'd like to share what I've learned...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

I don't read poetry often, but there are a few poems I come back to regularly because of their impact on my life.This beautiful piece by ​William Martin is on that list...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

The Ancient Greeks had two different words for time:Chronos was the idea of chronological, linear, quantitative time. That all time is equal.Kairos was a bit different. That there are certain moments or windows that have more meaning. More texture. More importance. More weight.We’ve all experienced Kairos time. There are certain moments in life that feel etched into our memory. The pivotal turning points. The experiences or events that have a distinct before and after in how we approached the world.Cruelly, we often don’t realize we’re living one of those moments until after the fact. We look back on it and say, “ah, yes, that was important!”Well, last week, I had one of those moments—but I knew it right away…•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

This has become the most common question I receive:Big project, very intimidatingDon't know where to startFeeling stuck, paralyzed, anxiousMy response is always the same:What's the simplest action you can take today that would create forward progress?•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan stepped onto the court for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between his Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz.Jordan was reportedly very sick, but chose to play given the critical importance of the game to the series, which was tied 2-2 at the time.Throughout the game, he looked visibly unwell, with a fever over 100 degrees, he experienced extreme fatigue, dehydration, and body aches.But despite his condition, he played 44 of the 48 total minutes, scored 38 points, and had 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. With under one minute left, he hit a 3-pointer to seal the win for the Bulls.The game—now commonly known as Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game”—has gone down in NBA lore as one of the most impressive, clutch performances in history.While I do vividly recall watching this game with my dad (I was 6-years-old at the time!), I’m not just sharing this as a fun trip down memory lane…•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!