'We may become strangers to those who thought they knew us, but at least we are no longer strangers to ourselves.'
—James Hollis

After two full days of yard work and gardening, I’m convinced it’s therapeutic and good for the soul.

'Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark. That's where the most important things come from, where you yourself came from, and where you will go.'
—Rebecca Solnit

There's an abundance of information out there on how to build and scale a venture-style business.

Yet, the same level and quality of resources aren't available for entrepreneurs who want to bootstrap.

I suspect there will be huge demand for this information in the next decade.

Joining a men’s group was one of the best decisions I made last year.

If you’re looking to join one, Johnny Bowman created a directory of groups. I also highly recommend the Son’s of Now led by Alex Olshonsky.

You won’t regret this investment in yourself and your relationships.

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.”
—Carl Jung

this is such a distinctly american flex that even after 17 years in this country my little european brain took solid 5 minutes to comprehend what this says

Before I chose a niche to focus on, I was reluctant because I thought it would close off possibilities and opportunities.

I was wrong.

Committing to a niche has revealed infinite potential. The deeper I go, the bigger it becomes, creating more space for exploration and impact.

Listening to hype music while working out can be energizing and motivating, but I sense it also drowns out internal cues and wisdom.

Perhaps exercising in silence allows us to tune more deeply into our bodies, thoughts, and emotions, offering a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Mid-day run in between meetings.

Another benefit of going pathless.

'The universe is not only stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can think.'
—Albert Einstein

“Upper ranks of corporate life are dominated by insecure overachievers: people who are driven by a deep sense of inadequacy and are not having any fun, even though they've supposedly won this very competitive race.” — Oliver Burkeman

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I left city life for this, and I haven’t looked back.

No childcare. No problem.

H/t Alix Pasquet

I've officially reached the point in life where I print out important articles, papers, and essays that I want to read and savor.

There's no going back.

In a world filled with countless AI therapists and coaches, IRL and end-to-end experiences will matter so much more.

Fostering self-discovery through human connection will always be valued.

“Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.”
—Paulo Coelho

“No longer conscious of my movement, I discovered a new unity with nature. I had found a new source of power and beauty, a source I never dreamt existed.”
—Roger Bannister on breaking the four-minute mile