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The 2 Types of Books You Should Be Reading

Ace Eddleman

Woman standing in a sea of books

Most of what I write here is pretty long and detailed, but I’m going to make an exception today.

This is a quick guide for a common problem that I’ve noticed people have, especially when learning a new skill: picking a book. Enjoy.

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How to Be a World-Class Anything

Ace Eddleman

It’s a natural and classically human desire to stand victoriously on top of the podium. Even if we don’t admit it, just about everyone internally wants to be the best at something.

Some people want to be great athletes, while others desire admiration for their works of art. No matter what the domain, the idea remains the same: we all want to be (or at least considered) great.

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How to Use a Brain

Ace Eddleman

How to Use a Brain

A friend of mine and I recently had a conversation about the accumulation of knowledge and the limits of human information processing. He asked me whether my reading and research habits (which I’ll admit are a bit maniacal) were an example of cognitive overload that would lead to a bias against action.

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Systems & Information

Ace Eddleman

Quora is one of my favorite websites. It’s chock full of amusing, insightful answers to questions about every subject under the sun. Sometimes I write answers, and they’re all about learning, memory and how the brain works.

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The Science of Original Ideas

Ace Eddleman

Everyone in the world of tech is obsessed with “innovation.” It’s a popular word with a nebulous definition. Some people think of it as coming up with unique business ideas, others view it as taking existing ideas and making them ten times better, and so on.

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