
The Pocket
Six More Heretical Truths (To Break the Spell of Default Convention Wisdom)
In a world of bumper-sticker slogans and theoretical clichés, “heresies” as I call them pierce to the heart of truth and break the spell of default conventional wisdom.
The Invisible Collaborators (and how to invite them to participate)
For all of our most meaningful endeavors, there are invisible collaborators itching to support, … if we only notice and invite their wisdom.
Stuck on the Runway (How perfectionist planning keeps you from taking off)
When you’re stuck on the runway, getting off the ground is the first step. Mapping the terrain beyond is next. Momentum matters more than clarity.
The Tyranny of the Streak (Your 47-day streak is a prison you built for yourself)
Tracking the streak above all else is a recipe for burnout, and for abandoning yourself.
When 1% Adds Up — But to What? (Marginal Gains for our Meta-Modern Moment)
Personal development is less about mastery, and more about surrendering to the entangled web of self and world.
Five Evergreen Articles That Change How You Live (From Productive to Purposeful)
Rare treasures: five evergreen articles that are expansive cheat codes to living a conscious, fulfilling life.
Six Heretical Truths I Wish I'd Learned Earlier in Life (Or, the Joy and Discomfort of Questioning Inherited Wisdom)
In a culture obsessed with optimization and certainty, these principles invite us into the discomfort of questioning inherited wisdom. And it's precisely in that questioning where both growth and authentic joy become possible.
12 Ways to Rewire Your Brain: Beyond the Surface (A journey into the deeper dimensions of neuroplasticity)
The science is clear: our brains are malleable, constantly reshaping themselves based on our thoughts, experiences, and practices. But what does this malleability mean for our full humanity? Let's dive beneath the surface of these 12 principles…
The Knowledge Matrix (How Matter, Readwise & Roam Research Changed My Intellectual Life)
Many years ago I started experimenting with a three-part knowledge system that's become something of a sanctuary for my intellectual life — a place where ideas don't just flow through me, but actually stick, connect, and transform into something new. It's a system that feels alive, growing more valuable with each passing day.
A System Is What A System Does (Tools and Frameworks for Impacting “Broken” Systems)
This systems lens changes how we approach seemingly intractable problems. When we understand that systems aren't broken but functioning exactly as designed, we gain the clarity to identify high-leverage intervention points and create lasting change.
Using AI to Create Your Personal Virtual Advisory Group (A How-To Guide for putting experts in your pocket)
Tapping a custom set of virtual always-on advisors through this AI container is exponential, dynamic, and profoundly impactful. It’s not a silver bullet, but it’s a guide and sounding board on the lonely road to redemption.
Slow Down, or Soldier On (Where Resistance Meets Revolution)
Feeling some deep resistance? That could be a calling that you’re on the verge of something magnificent.