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Using John Ruskin’s 1849 Dust-Covered ‘7 Lamps Of Architecture’ As Inspiration For A Life Well-Built
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Using John Ruskin’s 1849 Dust-Covered ‘7 Lamps Of Architecture’ As Inspiration For A Life Well-Built

Turns out there can be a lot of overlap between building design and building a life. John Ruskin (unknowingly perhaps) tells us how to live life better.

Mirrored Reciprocation: Peter Kaufman’s Profoundly Simple Insight That Helps You Achieve An Enjoyable Life
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Mirrored Reciprocation: Peter Kaufman’s Profoundly Simple Insight That Helps You Achieve An Enjoyable Life

It's never too late to stumble upon an underlying principle of reality. (Especially one that can be put to use immediately)

Redefining ‘Enough’ And Creating An Audacious Self-Renewal
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Redefining ‘Enough’ And Creating An Audacious Self-Renewal

It wouldn't hurt to reverse-engineer what contentment looks like.

The Brightest Future: We Did It All Backwards - Kids, House, And Now…We’re Married!
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The Brightest Future: We Did It All Backwards - Kids, House, And Now…We’re Married!

My life has been renewed, new mission, new purpose, alignment in the deepest way.

Don’t Be Yourself: You’re Too Flawed To Stop Striving Now
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Don’t Be Yourself: You’re Too Flawed To Stop Striving Now

I just had to rant today, blessings, we're all gonna make it.

Bill Gurley’s 5 De-Mystifying Tips For Runnin’ Down A Dream In A Practical Way
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Bill Gurley’s 5 De-Mystifying Tips For Runnin’ Down A Dream In A Practical Way

Regardless of what dream you're pursuing, Bill Gurley's wisdom applies. You can become one of the most knowledgeable people in the world about your craft if you so choose. The internet has eliminated your excuses. The tips Bill distills are so practical it will make you uncomfortable *not* to take action immediately.

Playing Dumb, Playing It Cool, And Playing To Win: My (Maybe Good) Approach To Dealing With The World
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Playing Dumb, Playing It Cool, And Playing To Win: My (Maybe Good) Approach To Dealing With The World

Our nature can be a hindrance, or we can work with it. We're all shaped by experience and we might as well make it work in our favor to the highest degree possible.

Reclaiming Materialism After Gaining Spiritual Peace
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Reclaiming Materialism After Gaining Spiritual Peace

If you want to be rich & wise, don't forget the rich part.

Cerebral Camouflage: Why Your Ego Gets The Credit When Your Unconscious Mind Deserves It
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Cerebral Camouflage: Why Your Ego Gets The Credit When Your Unconscious Mind Deserves It

The ego isn't all bad, despite its sleight of hand. Yes, it pretends to have earned all that the unconscious does, but it doesn't really have a choice in the matter. Life is easier with ego.

How To Deal With Death If You’re Still Alive (Before You Need To)
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How To Deal With Death If You’re Still Alive (Before You Need To)

Gratitude and grief preparation are the same thing. Think about it ahead of time and choose wiser ways of enjoying your people while you can.

Optimism Is Rebellious: How To Leverage Hope In A World Gone Sour
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Optimism Is Rebellious: How To Leverage Hope In A World Gone Sour

There are plenty of reasons to lose your way and fall prey to pessimism. You only need one reason for hope and you're set. Turns out, it's the most rebellious thing you can do.

The Mediocre Middle: Why Settling For Less Than You Could Be Is Terrifying
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The Mediocre Middle: Why Settling For Less Than You Could Be Is Terrifying

You have to intentionally steer your life away from a monotone existence. Normal is a lie to avoid at all costs. Make your life juicy. Make it count.

Directional Demand: How to Amplify Your Inner Conscience and Make Wiser Choices
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Directional Demand: How to Amplify Your Inner Conscience and Make Wiser Choices

Your life is full of choices and it's hard to get clear directions on what to choose. Luckily, our conscience is embedded and always willing to help. We just have to listen.

Branch Bias: How Being Aware Of Your Family Tree Status Can Help You Avoid The Pitfalls Of Unfair Comparison
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Branch Bias: How Being Aware Of Your Family Tree Status Can Help You Avoid The Pitfalls Of Unfair Comparison

When we compare ourselves with others, we easily slip into distraught or unfair pride. It's important to recognize your Branch Bias and how your generational level plays a role.

Managing Dichotomies, Pinpointing Limiting Illusions, & Keeping The Devil At Bay
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Managing Dichotomies, Pinpointing Limiting Illusions, & Keeping The Devil At Bay

Most things you think of as problems are just dichotomies that need to be managed. Most things are also not as hard as you might think. You've got to lean in and do whatever you can to stay ahead of your demons.

The Shrink & Expand Principle: A Universal Thread Behind Short Fuses, Focus, Fasting, And Love
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The Shrink & Expand Principle: A Universal Thread Behind Short Fuses, Focus, Fasting, And Love

Sometimes you see a pattern arise and then the insight hits you. This is one of those that's helped me a ton & applies to so much.

Graham Weaver’s 4 Tips On How To Live An Asymmetric Life
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Graham Weaver’s 4 Tips On How To Live An Asymmetric Life

Before this, I didn't know who Graham was either, but I can assure you the man distilled a few gems. Depending on your season of life, one of these will speak more to you than others. For me, it was the time component I needed to hear the most.

3 Rock-Solid Ways To Piece Together A Peaceful Mind
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3 Rock-Solid Ways To Piece Together A Peaceful Mind

Peace of mind isn't something easily attained, but it's also not as hard as you might think. When I reflect back on when I have the most peace of mind, it has a lot do with these 3 things.

How Benjamin Franklin Has Me Eagerly Awaiting My 30s
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How Benjamin Franklin Has Me Eagerly Awaiting My 30s

Been thinking about the next decade and I'm feeling good about it. This straightforward exercise clears up the worries and connects you with who you're becoming in a tangible way.

Micro-Management Of Self: How I’m Gaining Clarity Through Consistent Measurement
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Micro-Management Of Self: How I’m Gaining Clarity Through Consistent Measurement

Staying on track with your own thing is about hyper-focusing on the controllable inputs. The handful of things entirely up to you and within your realm of influence. The more focus you put there, the more you get a grip on things, the more you need to monitor the outputs, the results. This awareness is how it turns into a feedback loop. Otherwise, it’s a linear waste of time.

Fate Games: Leveraging External Wisdom For A Chance At Prosperity
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Fate Games: Leveraging External Wisdom For A Chance At Prosperity

Study up on the trajectories of prospering individuals. There's bound to be something to gain and apply in your own life.

Back To It: A Straightforward Antidote To Nearly Everything
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Back To It: A Straightforward Antidote To Nearly Everything

Quick reminder for the easily distracted. Some tasteful 'ought to be's'.

Why Tim Ferris, Naval Ravikant, And Sahil Bloom Value Boredom (And Why You Should Too)
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Why Tim Ferris, Naval Ravikant, And Sahil Bloom Value Boredom (And Why You Should Too)

Boredom is scarce these days. It's something we need to place a higher value on. Boredom is crucial for creativity, innovative thinking, and mental rejuvenation.

Embracing Self-Critique, Obsession, and The Pursuit of Excellence
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Embracing Self-Critique, Obsession, and The Pursuit of Excellence

If you're going after excellence, you will have to be obsessed. Obsessed about the right things and the only way to do that is with radical self-evaluations.

The Meta Checkin: The 1 Simple But Effective Trick I’ve Found To Tackle Spiritual Bypass (Before It Gets Out Of Hand)
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The Meta Checkin: The 1 Simple But Effective Trick I’ve Found To Tackle Spiritual Bypass (Before It Gets Out Of Hand)

How spiritual bypassing can derail your growth and the crucial connection between mind, body, & spirit.

Empowered Living 101: Bridging Your Expectations & Boosting Your Patience For What’s Ahead
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Empowered Living 101: Bridging Your Expectations & Boosting Your Patience For What’s Ahead

Some of the biggest problems in your life are 100% solvable. They are things within your control that you can do that will make a huge difference and it's actually simpler than you think.

The 5 Most Fruitful Ideas In My Mental Toolkit
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The 5 Most Fruitful Ideas In My Mental Toolkit

The synchronicities have been hitting. Here are the ideas that have been compounding in my mind and helping it happen.

Leveraging The Imagination And Summoning Your Spirit
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Leveraging The Imagination And Summoning Your Spirit

People are in desperate need of encouragement. There are ways to reconnect with spirit, such as using the power of the imagination to speak with the unconscious. This all adds up, and with enough people, can change cultures.

Why Balance Is A Myth (But Still Worth Pursuing)
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Why Balance Is A Myth (But Still Worth Pursuing)

We tend to live in a dizzy baseline state, one fueled by virtual vertigo. But we can regain our footing and find our centers. Hard to keep, yet with practice we can keep coming back with less veering as we grow.

Stewarding The Soul Towards Wholeness: Why Discernment Is Crucial For Getting Your Heart In The Right Place
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Stewarding The Soul Towards Wholeness: Why Discernment Is Crucial For Getting Your Heart In The Right Place

Discernment is the greatest skill to develop in today's world. It will keep you out of trouble and allow you to live a heart-led life. Don't overlook it.

How To Keep Your Ego In Check And Your Soul In Tune
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How To Keep Your Ego In Check And Your Soul In Tune

Awake to your life, connect the dots of your entire story, and don't forget that the ego is just a nametag.

Nowhere To Go, Nobody To Be: What I Imagine True Freedom To Be Like
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Nowhere To Go, Nobody To Be: What I Imagine True Freedom To Be Like

Inner peace starts with freeing yourself from external expectations and demands. Reassess your priorities, surrender control to a higher power, and work through your emotions for true freedom.

Rejoice Or Die Trying: How To Brainwash Yourself (Before Someone Else Does)
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Rejoice Or Die Trying: How To Brainwash Yourself (Before Someone Else Does)

By being rationally optimistic, questioning their beliefs, and embodying useful beliefs, individuals can minimize the hijacking of their beliefs by bad actors and lead their own brainwashing to achieve peace of mind and hope for the future.

The Daily Maze: A Genuine Approach For Go-Getters After A Dream So That You Stay On Track Day After Day (Despite What Life Throws At You)
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The Daily Maze: A Genuine Approach For Go-Getters After A Dream So That You Stay On Track Day After Day (Despite What Life Throws At You)

Just like the maze game from your childhood, each day is the same. All you have to do is focus on the day and get from point A to point B. Make it to sleep and save your progress. Get better over time. A solid strategy.

3 Little-Known Perks Of Having Kids In Your 20s With Only 1 Income (Even Though You’re Not ‘Ready’)
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3 Little-Known Perks Of Having Kids In Your 20s With Only 1 Income (Even Though You’re Not ‘Ready’)

Kids are always going to hit you with those rarely-asked questions, be grateful. Even if you have little to spare, there's still a way to make great memories and save your own little world.

Uncrowded Bets On Yourself: How To Deal With The World (Especially When You ‘Can’t Even’)
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Uncrowded Bets On Yourself: How To Deal With The World (Especially When You ‘Can’t Even’)

Work hard, think clearly, and have an eye for beauty. Being 'ready enough' is a myth, act accordingly.

Respect The Craft: How I Learned The Blueprint For Niche Mastery From A 13-Time World Pizza Champion
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Respect The Craft: How I Learned The Blueprint For Niche Mastery From A 13-Time World Pizza Champion

In your pursuit of rising up in your niche, you'll slip up along the way. All good. Just reorient and refresh yourself. Remember, it's all about the process and how you show up for it.

Active Seeker: Why I’m Committed To Finding The Gems Deep Down & Adapting To The Treasures
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Active Seeker: Why I’m Committed To Finding The Gems Deep Down & Adapting To The Treasures

Every day you can be learning a lesson or gaining insight. If you're like me, you'll be religious about getting these consistently. That's because I aim for a deep life full of treasures found.

Whistles & Whispers: What A Sheep Dog Taught Me About Chasing My Dreams
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Whistles & Whispers: What A Sheep Dog Taught Me About Chasing My Dreams

Potential should never be traded for obedience. A dog's life looks very different than a wolf's, but as humans, we can get our lives mixed up. If we're lucky, with enough time and attention we can get it all straightened out.

Burning The Boats: The Delicate Dance Of Going All-In
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Burning The Boats: The Delicate Dance Of Going All-In

You're soul's calling is going to cost you whether you like it or not. Honesty is the surest path, but the true fuel is to burn the boats and go all-in.

Holy Hallways: How A Rural Church Sign Encouraged Me To Stay Curious & Open To Great Things
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Holy Hallways: How A Rural Church Sign Encouraged Me To Stay Curious & Open To Great Things

You're surrounded by opportunities, tests, signs, and synchronicities. Stay curious.

Flow Games: What We Can Learn From The Transcendent Overlap Of Extreme Sports And Shamanism
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Flow Games: What We Can Learn From The Transcendent Overlap Of Extreme Sports And Shamanism

You can use risk to attract flow, use psycho-technologies to drop in, or even get there through the steady practice of attention training.

Intradependence: How To Become Self-Assured & Thrive In The Unknown
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Intradependence: How To Become Self-Assured & Thrive In The Unknown

When we are disconnected from our sense of self, it helps to understand our inner resources. Then we will be able to develop our intradependence and thrive in the unknown.

Active Imagination 101: Robert Johnson’s 4-Step Practical Way To Reveal & Interact With Layers Of Your Soul (That You Never Knew You Had)
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Active Imagination 101: Robert Johnson’s 4-Step Practical Way To Reveal & Interact With Layers Of Your Soul (That You Never Knew You Had)

Diving deep into Carl Jung's practice of Active Imagination, you'll learn the basics of how to use it, what to be careful of, and the powerful changes it can have in your life.

Pioneer Mindset: Why Frontiers Are A Flow State’s Favorite Place
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Pioneer Mindset: Why Frontiers Are A Flow State’s Favorite Place

If you want flow, look into your frontiers: who you are, your abilities & skills, and your unique story arc.

The Touchstone Of Taste-Making: What It Takes To Reveal Your True Preference
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The Touchstone Of Taste-Making: What It Takes To Reveal Your True Preference

Taste is your greatest claim to individuality. Taste is embedded in your distinctive behavior and an expression of who you are, but you must first develop sensitivity and find a way to pull out your true preferences.

Load, Aim, & Faith: A Quick & Dirty Way To Triangulate Your Life’s Meaning
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Load, Aim, & Faith: A Quick & Dirty Way To Triangulate Your Life’s Meaning

When you're feeling lost, check into your current responsibilities, your current trajectory, and what belief you're religious about.

The Quest Of Upside: Why Asking Questions Is Vital For Personal Growth
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The Quest Of Upside: Why Asking Questions Is Vital For Personal Growth

Asking questions is better than seeking advice because you will be able to find a foundation of understanding to build upon moving forward - helping you connect the dots.

Giving Yourself Permission To Strategically Slow Down (While The World Screams Speed Up)
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Giving Yourself Permission To Strategically Slow Down (While The World Screams Speed Up)

Test out as much as possible, as soon as possible. It may be slow in the short term, but it's productive in the long term.

The Importance of Taking Your Soul Off Airplane Mode
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The Importance of Taking Your Soul Off Airplane Mode

Finding your soul is required if you don't want it to come finding you in less-than-ideal ways. Your inner life can be harmonious and can flow as it needs to in relationship with your soul.

Head Of Perseverance: Why Ernest Shackleton Forever Gets To Live Inside My Psyche Rent-Free
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Head Of Perseverance: Why Ernest Shackleton Forever Gets To Live Inside My Psyche Rent-Free

I am doubling down on my mental congress by making a permissionless assignment to a very important mental department. All inspired by Ernest Shackleton's key to perseverance.

Recalibrating Effect Of A Child’s Eyes: The Childhood You Provide Your Kids With IS The Legacy
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Recalibrating Effect Of A Child’s Eyes: The Childhood You Provide Your Kids With IS The Legacy

Leaving a true legacy for your children starts with knowing your role, considering the time allotted, and prioritizing your child's world over The world.

The Assumption Of Difficulty: How Gall’s Law Reinforces The Importance Of Simplicity In Our Pursuits
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The Assumption Of Difficulty: How Gall’s Law Reinforces The Importance Of Simplicity In Our Pursuits

Our understanding of the world is built incrementally, all while nature takes care of the complexity. But as we go, we learn that our problems aren't all they're made out to be, literally.

The Doubt Re-Route: Tactics For Understanding And Overcoming Doubt In The Face Of Opportunity
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The Doubt Re-Route: Tactics For Understanding And Overcoming Doubt In The Face Of Opportunity

Soul and ego tend to disagree, but syncing them up will unleash your force. Pay attention to doubt because there you'll find an equally proportional opportunity. Doubt, when studied closely, is actually a grand tease.

The Gaggle of 'You': What Self-Discovery Reveals About The Illusion Of One You
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The Gaggle of 'You': What Self-Discovery Reveals About The Illusion Of One You

You're not just one person. You're a community of characters that require maintenance & attention. Sometimes you'll need to be shifting the 'org' around, but it'll be worth to have the right versions of you in place.

Calm Stoke: How I Maintain A Steady Level Of Excitement About The World In My Late 20s (Even Though Life Is Hard AF)
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Calm Stoke: How I Maintain A Steady Level Of Excitement About The World In My Late 20s (Even Though Life Is Hard AF)

Calm Stoke is all about the vibe. It's a combination of controlling your nervous system, judging beliefs based on their utility/results, & maintaining a connection with the Divine.

Leaning Ladders: Why It’s Important To Question Where Your Actions Are Leading You
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Leaning Ladders: Why It’s Important To Question Where Your Actions Are Leading You

It's important to know that we are all climbing our own ladders. Knowing what your rungs symbolize, how long your ladder is, and what you're aimed at is crucial.

The Art Of Satisficing: Why Making 'Good Enough' Decisions Are Optimal For Minimizing Regret
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The Art Of Satisficing: Why Making 'Good Enough' Decisions Are Optimal For Minimizing Regret

Acting on the unknown is how we have to operate most of the time in life. Inevitably, we will regret not making the perfect decision, but it's still more important to keep things moving.

The Top 7 Insights I've Learned Writing 100 Weekly Newsletters In A Row
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The Top 7 Insights I've Learned Writing 100 Weekly Newsletters In A Row

Cultivating consistency was no easy feat, but I'm learning many lessons along the way. For example, sustainable habits are crucial, prioritize shipping, & quality will evolve.

Backboard Of Existence: Why Your 'Why Not' Needs To Be Stronger Than Your 'Why'
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Backboard Of Existence: Why Your 'Why Not' Needs To Be Stronger Than Your 'Why'

Creating something existential to work against is important for spiritual sustainability. If you lack a framework for meaning, you'll be in freefall. A rock, a source of truth is crucial.

Hair-Trigger Eagerness: Why Patience Takes The Self-Created Pressure Off And Allows For Divine Timing
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Hair-Trigger Eagerness: Why Patience Takes The Self-Created Pressure Off And Allows For Divine Timing

Life is a waiting game that can get the best of us. Here's how to prevent that.

The Enkrateia Effect: How I Followed Through On What I Set Out To Do (Despite Being Tempted At Every Turn)
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The Enkrateia Effect: How I Followed Through On What I Set Out To Do (Despite Being Tempted At Every Turn)

The thing I want most is self-mastery. This experience gave me a taste of what's possible and taught me a valuable lesson about akrasia & enkrateia. These insights will help you follow through on your aims too.

The Power Of 'Feeling Into': 4 Different Ways I Melt Away Emotional Armor When I'm Feeling Blocked (Even If I'm Resistant To It)
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The Power Of 'Feeling Into': 4 Different Ways I Melt Away Emotional Armor When I'm Feeling Blocked (Even If I'm Resistant To It)

We all have some emotional armor holding us back, keeping us 'safe'. It's time to deal with that. It's time to take it off, piece by piece, and set ourselves free.

The 3-Piece Puzzle For Creatively Restoring The Internet With Your Life's Task
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The 3-Piece Puzzle For Creatively Restoring The Internet With Your Life's Task

Within my life's task, I want to creatively restore the internet. It can be puzzling though. Here's a quick article on how to ramp up inspiration, discover parts of yourself, and tackle the internet's shallowness.

The 3 Steps You Can Take To Stay Totally Confused About Your Life Direction
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The 3 Steps You Can Take To Stay Totally Confused About Your Life Direction

Here's how to use inverse thinking to stay clear and focused on your unique path.

Near-Death Experience 2.0 : Why I Choose Permissionless Living (Despite The Should's)
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Near-Death Experience 2.0 : Why I Choose Permissionless Living (Despite The Should's)

You don't need anyone's permission to start following your calling. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with the influence of others, sometimes it takes an enormously powerful experience to give us a reality check.

Playing Vs. Delaying The Dharma Game
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Playing Vs. Delaying The Dharma Game

Don't get caught up in culture's tricks of influence. You're in the game whether you act like it or not. But if you're not careful you'll find yourself adding in extra steps between you and your dharma.

Creating A Sphere Of Influence That Actually Serves You
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Creating A Sphere Of Influence That Actually Serves You

Getting a grip on your social feeds for maximum benefit isn't as hard as you might think. Here are 3 things to cut out and 1 more to engage deeply with.

Clear Pond Clarity: How To Hear The Whispers Of What You Want
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Clear Pond Clarity: How To Hear The Whispers Of What You Want

Our minds are muddy. We get all stirred up each day as we scroll through media and are infiltrated with hundreds of other perspectives. Hard to know what you actually want when you're simultaneously throwing all of this extra weight on top. Let it settle.

Creativity's Beneficial Blindspot
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Creativity's Beneficial Blindspot

Bringing any idea from imagination into the 3D world is going to be way way harder than you'd imagine. Perhaps this is good that we don't see, initially, the full extent of how hard something will be to see through to the end. It's a blindspot of the creative process, yet even if we're aware of the challenge ahead...do it anyway.

What A Crazy Mad Beautiful World
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What A Crazy Mad Beautiful World

Living out a magnificent, juicy story in this crazy, mad beautiful world. Use your imagination, check the speed of your mind, and leave room for the irrational to happen.

The Sacred Depth Of Being A Black Sheep & Finding Your Way
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The Sacred Depth Of Being A Black Sheep & Finding Your Way

Exploring the sacred depth of one of the best pieces I've been re-reading often. (It just touches my soul so much that I can't not do it)

Why I Think Our Own Individual Experience Is The Most Important
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Why I Think Our Own Individual Experience Is The Most Important

Your own 3D experience is the most important because it's more real than anything else, contains the most relevant information, and is the only place you can make a difference. Piecing together truths about the world-at-large starts with finding the gems of truth in your own life first.

What A Tomato Plant Taught Me About Focus - (Prune Your Suckers 🍅)
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What A Tomato Plant Taught Me About Focus - (Prune Your Suckers 🍅)

Nature is full of deep lessons - we know this. But how often is it going from a tomato plant? In this piece, you'll learn about how to keep your energy focused and not letting it get off track.

Want To Master Something? (There's 1 Main Obstacle In The Way)
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Want To Master Something? (There's 1 Main Obstacle In The Way)

We all want to get insanely good at something. Many of us want mastery. If so, it's important to make sure that's the path your on. Luckily, there's a pattern with principles behind how people can master any skill or craft. Follow these 4 reverse-engineered principles, along with avoidance of the 1 main obstacle, and you're on your way to mastery.

The Forcing Function Of Fear: How To Use Fear To Scare You Into Progress
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The Forcing Function Of Fear: How To Use Fear To Scare You Into Progress

Fear. We all know it and prefer it not to be around. But what if it could serve a purpose? What if we used it wisely? What type of motivation may be had if we take it from an obstacle in front of us and place it behind us to push us forward?

The 1 Tricky Mistake Ambitious People In Their 20s Make (After Getting What They Want)
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The 1 Tricky Mistake Ambitious People In Their 20s Make (After Getting What They Want)

The path forward is about upgrading your problems with manifestation. Knowing this mistake, you will better understand how to go about progressing towards what you want.

3 Super Lame Reasons You're Not A Good Friend (Even Though You Want To Be)
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3 Super Lame Reasons You're Not A Good Friend (Even Though You Want To Be)

Friends come and go, some stay, and an inner circle is crucial for wholesome living. Despite all this, we tend to let the importance of friendship slip away from us as we move through our days. Time poverty holds us back often, but maybe there's a way to recapture what we're losing lately.

6 Dignifying Questions To Ask Your Grandparents Before They Die
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6 Dignifying Questions To Ask Your Grandparents Before They Die

It's a problem that so few people spend time with their grandparents. Busyness and life stuff tend to get in the way. But what are we missing out on? What could we do to help redeem their livelihood a bit? Start asking them questions, and get their stories out before it's too late to share. When you give a grandparent dignity, you give them a chance to be an elder. Something our world is short on.

The 1 Must-Have Framework As You Ambitiously Stumble Forward Towards Meaning
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The 1 Must-Have Framework As You Ambitiously Stumble Forward Towards Meaning

Fear and laziness stand in your way. They push you to live a super 'normal' life. Meanwhile, your soul suffers. It must be an adventure and these frameworks will help you spice it up and live nobly.

Yay Delay: How to Compound Patience, Sacrifice Immediate Desires, and Get What You Want
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Yay Delay: How to Compound Patience, Sacrifice Immediate Desires, and Get What You Want

Sacrificing what you want now is the key to getting what you want most. With Yay Delay, your behavior in the present has the future in mind.

What 300 Skydives Taught Me About Fear, Risk-Taking, And Flow States
Flow
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8 min read

What 300 Skydives Taught Me About Fear, Risk-Taking, And Flow States

Realize that fear is normal, but you have to do dangerous things carefully if you want to consistently drop into deep flow and be hooked on a path to mastery.

The No Spot: How to Reframe Risk-taking & Create More Opportunity for Yourself
Magic
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7 min read

The No Spot: How to Reframe Risk-taking & Create More Opportunity for Yourself

When you realize that opportunities in your life offer more to gain than lose, you take advantage and the magical adventure begins.

The Evolution of a Passion Project: Psychedelic Grad 🎓
Magic
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6 min read

The Evolution of a Passion Project: Psychedelic Grad 🎓

I was a part of a psychedelic grad student listserv for several years through undergrad and years since. One night, an idea led to me spending the last 24+ months building a niche community for up-and-coming psychedelic professionals. In this piece, I give you 4 takeaway lessons you can use to build your niche passion project.

Soul Seasons: Why Flowing with Nature is in Your Best Interest for Effortless Action and Energy Allocation
Meaning
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7 min read

Soul Seasons: Why Flowing with Nature is in Your Best Interest for Effortless Action and Energy Allocation

Nature is a powerful force. Being aware of its seasonal effect on your life is critical for effortless action. Well, maybe not totally effortless, but at least with some degree of awareness, you won't spend unnecessary energy going against the flow of nature.

Productive Curiosity: How Passion Projects Lead to Serendipity (and Why You Should Spend Your Attention Wisely)
Magic
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9 min read

Productive Curiosity: How Passion Projects Lead to Serendipity (and Why You Should Spend Your Attention Wisely)

We all have a cognitive surplus of time & attention, but what's our return look like on that spent attention? Using your curiosity to be productive will help you find serendipity in your life.

Why Natural Burials Need To Be Normal (And How I Helped Bury A Stranger)
Meaning
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8 min read

Why Natural Burials Need To Be Normal (And How I Helped Bury A Stranger)

We overcomplicate the funeral process. It can be natural and potentially even more meaningful. Natural burials are making a comeback and I feel a revolution taking hold.

Master the Mundane: 3 Ways to Minimize the Gap Between Your Expectations and Reality so You Can Find More Enjoyment and Suffer Less Unnecessarily
Meaning
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7 min read

Master the Mundane: 3 Ways to Minimize the Gap Between Your Expectations and Reality so You Can Find More Enjoyment and Suffer Less Unnecessarily

Master the mundane, tame your desires, and be open to alternative outcomes. You’ll find more enjoyment & suffer less unnecessarily.

What It Was Like To Take A Massive Risk To Get Into The Cannabis Industry (And How It Almost Didn't Work)
Magic
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8 min read

What It Was Like To Take A Massive Risk To Get Into The Cannabis Industry (And How It Almost Didn't Work)

Moving across the country, diving into the unknown, and coming out on the other side in tack wasn't easy, but damn was it an adventure. Penetrating the maturing cannabis industry was a little more difficult than I initially thought. Don't accept no as an answer when your convictions tell you otherwise.

How to Build a Relationship with the Universe (and Co-create a Magical Life)
Magic
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2 min read

How to Build a Relationship with the Universe (and Co-create a Magical Life)

We live in a wild magical world where way more is possible than we typically realize. Open your eyes, take advantage, and see where it goes.

How Hindsight Helps with Foresight (and Why Reflecting on the Path of Your Experiences is Useful)
Meaning
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2 min read

How Hindsight Helps with Foresight (and Why Reflecting on the Path of Your Experiences is Useful)

Move forward in your life gathering 'dots'. Occasionally use hindsight to see how they connect. Trust that one day, it'll mean something to you.

State-Shifts & Schedules: Jamie Wheal on Hedonic Engineering (and the Benefits of Planning Out Your Altered States)
Flow
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5 min read

State-Shifts & Schedules: Jamie Wheal on Hedonic Engineering (and the Benefits of Planning Out Your Altered States)

Your relationship to altered states should be planned out in advance. For too many, it's based on whims & DM's. Get your practices on a calendar, find balance, and tap into the full range of human experience - sustainably.

Flow’s Pattern: 4 Quick Frameworks For Getting Into Flow States More Often So That You Can Boost Performance, Explore What’s New, And Transcend Your Comfort Zone
Flow
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4 min read

Flow’s Pattern: 4 Quick Frameworks For Getting Into Flow States More Often So That You Can Boost Performance, Explore What’s New, And Transcend Your Comfort Zone

The sweet spot to evolving beyond what you currently are lies just outside what you can do now. You must feel as though you’re leveraging every bit of talent you possess. Doing all you can with what you’ve got. These 4 quick frameworks will help you drop into flow more often.

Down to Earth: How Barefoot Shoes Can Reconnect You to Nature (and Change How You View the Rest of Your Life)
Magic
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6 min read

Down to Earth: How Barefoot Shoes Can Reconnect You to Nature (and Change How You View the Rest of Your Life)

Switching to barefoot shoes gets you closer nature & human nature. Once you begin to connect with nature in one aspect of your life, it changes how you view your relationship with nature in the other parts of your life.

Don't Live Your Life On Default: Become A Hero Of Your Own Story (How To Choose More Interesting Sacrifices)
Magic
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5 min read

Don't Live Your Life On Default: Become A Hero Of Your Own Story (How To Choose More Interesting Sacrifices)

You don't have to let life just happen to you. Undoubtedly, you can’t control everything, but you can become aware of what is within your control and act within that realm of influence.

Better Drugs: How to Feel More Whole When Sober (But Still Keep Things Interesting)
Meaning
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6 min read

Better Drugs: How to Feel More Whole When Sober (But Still Keep Things Interesting)

Some drugs, like psychedelics, can lead to a better life, an upward spiral of positive change. You're already on drugs, might as well make it count.

7 Surprising Reasons Packing Parachutes Was The Best First Job Ever (And What It Taught Me About Hard Work And Pressure)
Magic
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5 min read

7 Surprising Reasons Packing Parachutes Was The Best First Job Ever (And What It Taught Me About Hard Work And Pressure)

Rarely do people look back fondly of their first job. It was a paradigm shift that immersed me into a subculture of fast-paced intensity, deep trust, and a community striving for mastery of one thing: skydiving.

5 Simple Principles For When You Feel Lost So That You Can Recalibrate And Feel Free
Meaning
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6 min read

5 Simple Principles For When You Feel Lost So That You Can Recalibrate And Feel Free

Take careful account of what you have real control over. Act from a place of intention with what you're willing to go through based on what's meaningful to you. This will get you feeling free internally.

3 Powerful Quotes that Really Shook Me and Fanned the Flames of My Soul
Meaning
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2 min read

3 Powerful Quotes that Really Shook Me and Fanned the Flames of My Soul

Sometimes you'll find a piece of wisdom that you can't ignore. It induces goosebumps and feels visceral. You have to act. Here are 3 quotes that do just that.

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