I’ve always (15 years?) wanted to learn Japanese. Part of it has to do with growing up on Japanese entertainment with english translations but part of it has to do with interest in the culture (including the syncretic religious culture, the attention to food and other artisanship), and I just think it’s poetic and sounds...
People are obsessed with “stress reduction.” Supplements, services, interactions, meditation – in our collective conscious they are constantly related to how effective they are in reducing stress. It is because it is easier for the ego to not have to consciously deal with the stressors and stress in our lives. Instead of considering,...
The first Leverage and Growth Summit in May 2020 came at a very opportune time. It had only been some months since I decided to leave my W2 job and transition to build my private practice and start my online coaching / knowledge business. I had invested and learned a lot from my first business...
Wow today is the end of this awesome 7 day event. It is just refreshing to see so many physicians there who have pursued their authentic interests and thousands of physicians in the community learning and sharing their journeys. I took a lot of notes, connected with a lot of people, and enjoyed the energy...
What do you see in your reflection? Do you see the face the single individual? Or do you see the face of the crowd? Do you see someone fulfilling their potential? Or do you see someone fulfilling everyone else’s expectations? Do you see a person living their own life? Or do you see a person...
I am running the most important experiment of my life N = 1 non-randomized, non-blinded NNT = 1 NNH = 1 It is my existential experiment of meaning and living. I am the study administrator. I am the study subject. And YOU are also running the most important experiment of your life. Your non-randomized, non-blinded,...
In such a world, I have forgotten how to truly suffer and have done my best to forget how to. In such a world, I have blamed anxiety and stress to buffer myself from my suffering. In such a world, I went to school and my religion to learn how to be complacent. In such...
I’ve been a misfit of sorts my entire life and part of me struggled with my strong adaptive instinct to cater to others and expressing-manifesting my identity and authority. I cared close to zero about professional sports, watching the news, knowing the personal lives of public figures, and celebrating holidays my entire life. I watch...
By now you must have seen articles, books, courses, videos talking about productivity tools, hacks, etc. and I’m sure they (probably) have merit. I want to offer to you a perspective on productivity that integrates a philosophy, psychology, and practical plan. First, the actual tool/hack/trick = To be productive, make sure you are intentionally attend...
Pierced is the self-deceptive veil. Un-snooze the alarm that lets you be alive. This is fine – even when it isn’t fine. Wake up call The temptation to check out and enter the zombie-like trance, to dis-integrate the who you are from the what is. A slap, a shock, a shivering snow blast –...
