I’m leaving for Alaska in 2 days. A real bucket list destination for me. Nature recharges me like nothing else. The pristine views that go on forever. Disconnecting from the Matrix. Reconnecting with the natural world. And my wife.

Okay, gotta get something off my chest. Everyone's freaking out about this chart from Carta that signals the startup apocalypse. 254 startups shut down in Q1 2024. Up 58% from last year. Sounds terrifying, right? But, no-one is talking about one key point from this data.

It's arguably the single most important personal discovery you can make.

After 2+ weeks in remote Alaska, I'm back. I didn't even look at X while I was gone. Through my hiatus, I noticed the inverse correlation between my hours of usage and my mental clarity. This is a reminder that algorithms are taking over your life. Be mindful.

This was such a great discussion. This eye-opening and counterintuitive perspective on how to tackle the inner critic that is actually holding us back is definitely worth the listen!

You mean where marketing and branding are the only "value add?"

"Every time he visits the energy completely changes for the better in here." A barista whispered this comment about me to her colleague at a cafe this morning. LESSON: Bring positive energy and be kind to strangers. A simple action can make the world a better place.

Mindful curation of the content you consume has the same power as curating the people you choose to spend time with. Garbage IN = Garbage OUT

After I quit my job on Wall Street, I was completely overwhelmed. I was trying to make progress in 100 different directions. Then, I found this simple 9-word mantra that gave me instant clarity and focus:

Very few do for a few reason: 1. Lifestyle in NYC is next level. Housing, childcare, private schools - you'd need A LOT 2. They undergo an Identity Earthquake. Being good at finance communicates status, intellect, work ethic and brings access. It's scary as hell to give that