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Back to Search1438 | Output Before Input
Episode 1441
In this episode, Carl reflects on a simple but powerful idea he picked up from Tom Sachs: “output before input.” Instead of starting the day by consu…
6 months, 1 week ago
1437 | Correction: The Next Step
Episode 1439
In this episode, Carl revisits a simple idea and refines it: Instead of focusing on the “next best” or “next smallest” step, what if we just focused …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
1436 | The Next Best Step
Episode 1438
In this episode, Carl reflects on how easy it is to hide behind big plans and distant steps instead of taking action on what’s right in front of us. …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
1435 | I Just Need to Rant
Episode 1437
In this episode, Carl shares a simple phrase that has become surprisingly powerful in difficult moments: “I don’t need you to fix this. I just need y…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
1434 | Defensive Systems for Behavior Change
Episode 1436
In this episode, Carl reflects on how behavior change often depends less on willpower and more on systems. After noticing a recent slip into his “che…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
1433 | I Failed...Isn't That Interesting
Episode 1435
In this episode, Carl shares a small but revealing moment of failure. After spending most of the day resisting the urge to do the “checky check,” he …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
1432 | There’s Nothing for You There
Episode 1434
In this episode, Carl reflects on what he calls the “checky check,” the familiar habit of reaching for quick dopamine hits by checking news, social m…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
1431 | The Conversation Toolbox
Episode 1433
In this episode, Carl shares a simple “conversation toolbox” for moments when someone asks for advice. Often, people don’t actually need answers as m…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
1430 | What's Your Red Flag Behavior?
Episode 1432
In this episode, Carl explores the idea of “red flag behavior,” the personal patterns that show up when we’re under pressure and facing uncertainty. …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
1429 | Creating Conditions and Containers
Episode 1431
In this episode, Carl reflects on a recent conversation with members of The Collective and explores a powerful idea about leadership and advice. Inst…
6 months, 3 weeks ago