This is Part 2 of my guided meditation series. If you haven’t read it yet, I suggest you start with Part 1. So how long should I meditate for? What specifically is the benefit of … Read More
My 7-day guided meditation series—for complete beginners (and intermediates too), Part 1
Meditation is the single most powerful tool I’ve encountered in my life. If you’re a novice, this might feel hard to believe. When I first got started, I remember that sitting still with my eyes … Read More
My top non-fiction book recommendations (for life optimization, emotional intelligence, philosophy, purpose, relationships, and more)
Continuous learning is one of the driving forces of my life. I’m a huge reader, and I’ve devoted much of my time and energy to the study of personal growth from a variety of perspectives. … Read More
What’s a “Full-Stack Human”? Becoming one transformed my life. It will help you unlock your full potential too.
In software development, full-stack engineers manage an app’s entire stack of technologies & systems. They can work on back-end databases one day and front-end user interfaces the next. They value the entire stack of systems. … Read More
Analytical thinkers: Use this simple framework to identify precisely why you’re feeling bad in *any* situation (and what the path out will be).
This is one of the most important lessons I learned recently on my 10-day silent meditation retreat. Imagine any possible situation where you’re not feeling emotionally good. Maybe your partner left you, or your big … Read More
You only have a limited time to be alive. What should you do about that? I’ve helped many clients navigate this. Here are actionable tips in 3 big areas.
(Read this when you have a bit of space in your day—probably not in the 5 minutes between meetings 🙂) At the most fundamental level, the #1 struggle of being human, by far, is managing … Read More
Hey, fellow straight white guys—here’s how to use pronouns to be a better ally (and boost your own freedom & self-knowledge at the same time)
PART 1: How you’re already using pronouns Check out this sentence: “Casey called me last night, and Casey said Casey is having a tough time. Casey asked for my help.” Oof, what a mouthful. That’s … Read More
Meditation Part 3: Different styles, traditions, teachers, apps, and more; plus, a 12-week learning schedule you can use, and my series takeaways
In Part 1 of this series, I explained why I think meditation is the most important skill for virtually anyone to learn—especially Thinkers in MBTI. In Part 2, I gave step-by-step instructions (9 steps) for … Read More
Meditation Part 2: 9 steps to get the most out of meditation (whether you’re an absolute beginner or you’ve struggled to make it work for you)
In Part 1 of this series, I explained why I think meditation is the most important skill for virtually anyone to learn—especially Thinkers in MBTI. Today, I’m going to tell you exactly how to do … Read More
Meditation Part 1: The #1 skill you should learn as a Thinker type to get the most out of your life (it’s like getting root-level access to your operating system)
Overview of this three-part series: I was a proud skeptic. People claimed meditation builds self-awareness, but I already had that. I’ve always identified very strongly with my powerful mind, and I considered myself to be … Read More
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