You don't need to spend years in a lab or earn a fancy degree to live life as a scientist. You just need to: -observe the world around you, -make an educated guess on how to achieve a certain outcome, then -ID and manipulate the variables. Never stop experimenting.

Reframe: Rock bottom moments aren't defined by dire consequences. True "rock bottom" catalyzes peak awareness - even if you just tried to leave the bar with your Cadillac margarita.

Psychonaut /ˈsaɪkəˌnɔːt/: A person who pursues knowledge of the psyche by experimentation and exploration — a scientist of the mind.

If you crave: -A better understanding of the human psyche -Deeper philosophical insight -Spiritual development You're more like a psychonaut than you think.

The new sober: -Disregard labels -Are dedicated to spiritual exploration -Are conscious of self-deception -Know when to question -Know when to believe They know that addiction isn't a life sentence - relentless pursuit of self-awareness is.

Most people think they need a psychedelic experience to gain a new perspective. Think again ↓ -Journal -Meditate -Dream -Move -Breathe You don't need a rocket ship to attain the coveted 10,000 ft. view.

Early humans used isolation, sensory deprivation, drumming, chanting, and fasting to explore non-ordinary states of consciousness. To deny the value of altered states is to deny your humanity.

40 drinks/wk to 1768 days alcohol-free summed up into 3 simple mindset shifts: -Unconditional self-love -Radical self-respect -Relentless self-learning

"Cut back." "Ditch the drinking buddy." "Don't go out." Restriction is a race to the bottom. Instead ↓ -Learn about nutrition. Try new foods. -Spend more time in nature. -Join a new community - an active one. Where others prune, bloom.

Make time for solitude. Take yourself on long walks by the ocean. Go to the movies - alone. Watch the world go by at a cafe. Get to know yourself. It's the best decision you'll ever make.

Stop circling the surface with meditation apps. Dive in ↓ -Chant -Tap -Stretch Nobody but you can discover the way within.

If you don't know what you're afraid of, you'll never understand what's holding you back. If you don't understand what motivates you, you'll never recognize success. Reflect. Interrogate. Write. Repeat. Make it conscious.

Ego is the enemy* *Only if you lack ego awareness

You're not in control and you don't even know it. Remember 2 words to ego awareness: "Reflective practices" ↓ -Meditation -Spontaneous writing -Active imagination Never let anything own you again.

4 awareness-inhibitors keeping you in consumption mode: 1. Frankenfood 2. Trash TV 3. Junk food social interactions 4. Meaningless busy work Don't be surprised when shit in = shit out. Read. Write. Reflect. Meditate. Go from consumer to creator.

How NOT to get sober with LSD ↓ • Keep treating it like a party drug • Keep hanging out with the same old drinking buddies • Keep suppressing your fear of real self-connection • Keep expecting something else to do the work for you

If you hate where you live, you have a checklist for your next move. If you hate what you do with your friends, you know where to look for new ones. If you hate your personality, you know what you want to change. Hatred is a signal - one that can lead you to a life you love.

1 word to live by: Balance. • Balance action with reflection • Balance self-indulgence with self-discipline • Balance self-love with self-respect When you stop balancing, you give up the reins of control.

4 primordial forces control our lives - and we're not even aware of them ↓ King Warrior Magician Lover Learn the archetypes. Harness them. Tap into otherworldly power.

Success isn't grinding 12 hours a day. Success is: • Doing what you're passionate about • Relaxing and playing without guilt • Spending time with loved ones Align within. Succeed without.