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Episode 316
Your entire life will change when you realize that growth feeds on meaningful struggle.
When you avoid that struggle, you literally starve your growth of the oxygen it needs to thrive.
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My first book…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
The Statistical Oddity That May Save Your Life
Episode 315
If you're reading this newsletter, chances are you self-identify as an ambitious, high-achieving individual. Or, at a minimum, you aspire to be one.
You probably take pride in your ability to analyze …
Published on 8 months ago
The Most Powerful Asymmetries in Life
Episode 314
I define an asymmetry as something where the risk is limited but the reward is potentially significant. It's an action with an asymmetric return profile: If it doesn't work out, the cost is small, bu…
Published on 8 months ago
The Hidden Tax Holding You Back
Episode 313
There are certain taxes of life that we must happily pay:
Periods of loneliness are a tax on personal transformation. To achieve the growth we want, we need to accept that there will be periods when w…Published on 8 months ago
The Paradox of Routines
Episode 312
Morning routines have been a hot topic of discussion lately, mostly prompted by a mega-viral video of an Instagram influencer running through his elaborate minute-by-minute rituals.
It's incredibly go…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
My Honest Advice on How to Stand Out
Episode 311
In a world that values sameness, standing out is never free. But those who endure unlock the door to the most extraordinary lives.
This is a brutally honest list of the traits I've observed in people …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Question of the Week: The Mountain or the Pebble
Episode 310
Here's a quote I often think about:
"It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe." - Muhammad AliOver the years, it's sparked a lot of introspection around a …
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
The IKEA Effect: Do Hard Things
Episode 309
Everyone tells you to do hard things, but no one tells you why it's so important.
First, it's because life is hard. And when you take on voluntary struggle, you're better prepared for the involuntary …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
An Ancient Phrase That Will Change How You Live
Episode 308
This is an Ancient Roman phrase I find echoing in my brain:
"Age Quod Agis"Translation: Do what you are doing.
A simple concept, yet so very powerful in the attention-splintered world we live in.
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Hierarchy of Delegation
Episode 307
Effective delegation is not a subject on any standard school curriculum, so most people have no idea how to do it.
Here's my simple guide to get started on your delegation journey.
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Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago