An early ADHD diagnosis can be transformative , while a late one can have a detrimental impact on someone’s life. Prior to entering high school, Jesse Patel, the founder of Workflowy had been kicked out of multiple schools. His father had the foresight to recognize that his son might have…

Most people organize information with folders or hierarchies. Even in most note-taking apps, people use a folder-like structure. After you accumulate a critical mass of knowledge inside a note-taking app like Mem, the disadvantages of folders for personal knowledge management become clear. A world without folders will be the default…

A few weeks ago, a family friend whose son is starting college in the fall visited my parents’ house. My career and life are the opposite of Indian cultural expectations. I didn’t become a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. I became a writer and podcast host and made up a job…

Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur, professor, and author of Wanting: The Power of Memetic Desire in Everyday Life. He worked as an investment banker and has successfully built and sold several businesses. However, regardless of what he accomplished as an entrepreneur, he found that he was extremely unhappy and…

Timing plays a role in every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s a job interview, your first date, starting a company, or completing your daily tasks, timing impacts the outcome. If you meet the right person at the wrong time, a relationship won’t work. A hiring manager’s fight with a…