Book Review: Outlive's Powerful Final Chapter
Peter Attia's Outlive is a book about living longer. Its final chapter, about workaholism, shame and emotional health, is the most powerful part.
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How to answer "what do you do?" on a pathless path
When you leave a conventional career, people ask what you do. You need three stories: one for skeptics, one for the curious, and the real one for fellow weirdos.
Modern Careers
Escape Shouldandia!
Stop saying you should write more or should do YouTube. Pay attention to what you actually do with ease. That's the real clue to your creative path.
Creativity & The Creator Economy
The Case For Quiet Quitting (and the dangers of slacking at work)
People doing almost nothing at their jobs aren't lazy. They're stuck in job-shaped containers without access to good work. The real problem is an absence of meaning.
Modern Careers
Book Review: Chip War by Chris Miller
Chris Miller's Chip War is a comprehensive deep dive into the history of semiconductors since WWII, up to the current chip war between China and the US. My takeaways.
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Solopreneur & Creator Week-In-The-Life (as a parent)
A detailed look at my actual week as a self-employed creator and dad: writing sessions, podcast recordings, consulting workshops, gym time, and co-parenting.
Personal Reflections & Essays
Seven Reflections on Seven Years Of Self-Employment
Seven honest reflections after seven years of self-employment, from quitting alcohol to embracing boldness to threading the needle of parenting and creative work.
Personal Reflections & Essays
Book Review: Spiritually Incorrect Enlightenment by Jed McKenna
The second book in Jed McKenna's Enlightenment Trilogy opens with a furious letter from a reader. My take and favorite highlights.
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How Do You Leave Money On The Table?
I've actively chosen to leave money on the table for years. The return? Time with family, peace of mind, and a richness that no paycheck can match.
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New Additions, New Heights & Open Questions | 2023 Annual Review
My 2023 annual review: becoming a dad, working less than ever while earning more than ever, selling 34k books, and losing a mentor who changed my path.
Personal Reflections & Essays
How To Take A Sabbatical: Stories From Five People Who Took Them
A sabbatical roundtable: personal experiences, mindset shifts, financial strategies, travel impacts, and transitioning back to work
Leisure, Rest & Non-Doing
Book Review: David Whyte's Crossing the Unknown Sea, in 11 Quotes
Crossing the Unknown Sea is my favorite David Whyte book, the story of his leap from naturalist to poet. Here are the lines that stayed with me, organized by theme.
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