Life Lessons

“What Do I Know?"

Brown University's 2019 Baccalaureate address delivered by John Krasinski '01.

Feb 10 • Grant Varner

Self Belief and Self Delusion

What it really means to believe in yourself.

Jun 26, 2025 • Grant Varner

How To Find Your “One Thing”

Timothée Chalamet, the rise of the superstar, Will Smith, and finding your one thing.

May 22, 2025 • Grant Varner

Goldee’s Barbecue and the Pursuit of Excellence

What Goldee's, the #1 BBQ joint in Texas can teach us about being excellent.

May 4, 2025 • Grant Varner

Mario Kart and Non-Linear Paths In Life

The various paths of DK Mountain.

May 3, 2025 • Grant Varner

Become A Master At Overcoming Hard Moments

What Roger Federer taught us about failure.

Apr 19, 2025 • Grant Varner

The Simple Math Of Continuous Improvement

A long term commitment to getting better.

Apr 16, 2025 • Grant Varner and Josh Kaufman

Achievement Is Overrated

You hit your goal. Why do you still feel empty?

Apr 3, 2025 • Grant Varner, Steve Magness, and Brad Stulberg

You Can Be Good At Anything But You Can’t Be Good At Everything

How to decide where to focus your time.

Mar 31, 2025 • Grant Varner

“Do You Ever Feel Like You Haven’t Accomplished Anything Big Yet?”

A guide to the pursuit of excellence, and a life well lived.

Mar 22, 2025 • Grant Varner

How To Do Hard Things

Eat the spinach first.

Feb 28, 2025 • Grant Varner

3 Mindset Shifts for Constant Improvement

By knowing the different kinds of continuous improvement, you can constantly improve.

Feb 22, 2025 • Grant Varner

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