Summary In today's episode, I examine the overwhelming sensation of mental saturation and the necessity of releasing the past. Here's what this means for you. You discover how intentional letting go preserves your ability to process new life experiences. You'll also learn these concepts: how memory serves as a finite vessel, why sorrow erodes your…
Summary In today's episode, I examine the risks of inaction and the necessity of swift action. Here's what this means for you. You gain the clarity to act before opportunities vanish forever. You'll also learn these concepts: how hesitation creates empty gates, why you must forge your own purpose, and how progress moves faster than…
Summary In today's episode, I explore the tension between professional labor and intrinsic self-worth. Here's what this means for you. You find the strength to see yourself as more than just a collection of completed tasks. You'll also learn these concepts: the pitfalls of quantifying existence, how inherent worth defies economic measurement, and why intuition…
Summary In today's episode, I examine the themes of perseverance and renewal that seasonal dormancy reveals. Here's what this means for you. You gain a deeper understanding of how periods of waiting foster long-term resilience. You'll also learn these concepts: the metaphor of winter for personal hardship, the value of maintaining one's purpose during stillness,…
We’re well past game over. We know it. From the destruction of large swaths of the Amazon to ever-accelerating carbon in the atmosphere, it’s game over for the human race. We had a decent run, and we all know who will be running the place long after we’re gone – our friends, the roaches, who…
Mark asks, “For a business professional, what are the personal measurements we should be using to improve our ‘game’ and remain relevant? Does anybody out there have metrics on yourself?” This is an important question; the answers will depend on how self-aware you are. I use a framework I first saw from my friend and…
At the start of each year, I follow the exercise that my friend Chris Brogan first instituted over a decade ago, the tradition of writing down 3 words that guide our year. It’s something of a mantra, something of a phrase we used to remind ourselves what we are supposed to be focused on at…
