7 Insights — July 2026
#1 – The MIST Framework for Overcoming Rumination I used to think a consistent meditation practice was the best way to prevent rumination. The thinking was, if I could simply be aware of problematic thoughts when they arose, I’d be less likely to be taken in by them and led down ruminative pathways. My opinion […]
7 Insights — June 2026
#1 – Diana Chapman on the “Full Body Yes” This is all about strengthening the connection with your gut instinct and learning how to harness it to make important life decisions. The exercise Diana outlines in this interview helps you to develop an internal map of three different bodily responses: 1.) A full body yes […]
7 Insights — May 2026
#1 – Why Richard Feynman (Almost) Refused the Nobel Prize This short video offers a fascinating glimpse into the underlying motivations of one of the most brilliant scientists of the 20th Century. In 1965, Richard Feynman received news he was being awarded the Nobel Prize. Far from being elated, he tried to refuse the award […]
Taking Your Foot Off the Brake
There are two things I try to keep in mind when launching new projects: (1.) The initial phase will require a disproportionate investment of energy. (Just as a rocket burns up 80-90% of its fuel in the first 2-3 mins to break out of Earth’s atmosphere.) (2.) Although the first point may be true, each […]
How to Enjoy the Process
I interviewed Kevin Kelly for our Aligned Creator Summit this month. If you’re unfamiliar, Kevin is the Co-Founder of Wired Magazine, and someone Tim Ferriss suggests might be “the most interesting man in the world”. A key takeaway was Kevin’s maxim: Never measure yourself against somebody else’s ruler. In his view, if you want to […]
7 Insights — March 2026
#1 – “I Swear”: Exploring the Connection Between Tourette’s, Evolving Consciousness, and Psychological Flexibility “I Swear” is deeply moving, thought provoking, and hilarious at the same time. It’s a BAFTA-winning biopic about the life of John Davidson—a Tourette’s sufferer whose life gets turned upside down after getting the condition in his early teens. When his […]
Free W̶i̶l̶l̶ Won’t, Victor Frankl, & Widening the Gap Between Stimulus and Response
A few years ago, I read Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari. In the book, Harari uses an experiment from Benjamin Libet to argue against the existence of free will. In the study, participants—who were hooked up to EEG to measure brain activity—were asked to perform a simple voluntary action (e.g. move their arm) at […]
Interoception: A Lead Domino in Mental Health and Spirituality?
In an interview earlier this month, Robert Falconer shared an insight on the critical role of “interoception” in mental health and spirituality. In essence, this is the ability to sense your own internal subjective state. The higher your interoceptive skills, the more connected you are to what’s happening inside, and the more you can tune […]
7 Insights – February 2026
#1 – Interoception: A Lead Domino in Mental Health and Spirituality? In an interview earlier this month, Robert Falconer shared an insight on the critical role of “interoception” in mental health and spirituality. In essence, this is the ability to sense your own internal subjective state. The higher your interoceptive skills, the more connected you […]
Arthur Brooks on the 3 Macronutrients of Meaning
I enjoyed this conversation between Arthur Brooks and Tim Ferriss. A key takeaway was Brooks’ insight that there are 3 “macronutrients” to meaning: 1.) Coherence 2.) Purpose 3.) Significance Coherence is about having a philosophy of life. It’s the story you hold about how the world works, why life makes sense generally, and why your […]