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An Urgent (Fun) Challenge for My Readers
Isabel Allende needs our help
May 12
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Five Rules for Getting Out of Your Own Way
David Epstein's new book shows how deliberate limits sharpen focus, spark creativity, and lower stress
Published on The Next Big Idea Club Book of the Day Newsletter
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May 6
Why Your Best Ideas Aren’t Original
What the mysterious history of "multiple discovery" in science tells us about the nature of creativity
Published on Derek Thompson
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May 5
The Hay is in the Barn
You did the work or you didn't. No use worrying anymore.
May 5
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It's Never Been Easier to Do Too Much
The importance of deciding what not to do
May 4
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April 2026
How To Apply Pixar’s “Three Pitches Rule”
Because your first idea isn't your best
Apr 30
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The Early Reviews Are In
So far, so good
Apr 27
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What I Learned From One of the Greatest Living Writers
Silence, structure, and discipline
Apr 21
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Why (and How) I Wrote This Book
"Mesearch" was a big part of it...
Apr 14
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How Constraints Led to Two Michelin Stars
Chef David Chang on the broken water heater that changed everything
Apr 7
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March 2026
How To Improve Your Information Diet
Like any diet, it's about choosing what not to consume
Mar 31
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Four Extraordinary Q&As
For everyone who picks up the book now
Mar 24
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