Tom Schmidt

This present moment was once the unimaginable future — Stewart Brand

The pursuit of predictions over explanations turns problems of science into problems of engineering

“Love the humble art you have learned”: focus on process, not outcomes

“Don’t save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” – Warren Buffett

"It’s a healthy practice to approach our work with as few accepted rules, starting points, and limitations as possible. Often the standards in our chosen medium are so ubiquitous, we take them for granted. They are invisible and unquestioned. This makes it nearly impossible to think outside the standard paradigm. "

— The excerpt is from The... See more

A big secret is that you can bend the world to your will a surprising percentage of the time—most people don’t even try, and just accept that things are the way that they are.

People have an enormous capacity to make things happen. A combination of self-doubt, giving up too early, and not pushing hard enough prevents most people from ever reaching... See more

For You When I Am Gone

By Steve Leder

This compassionate, compelling New York Times bestseller shares invaluable guidance for writing an ethical will — an end-of-life document that can offer direction, closure, a chance for reflection, and more. With thoughtful prompts and a range of examples, you’ll be inspired to compose a meaningful letter about... See more