Rediscovery > Reinvention Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here Closing soon: Our spring sale on My Best Journal is ending. If you've been meaning to grab it and use journaling to change your life, now's the move. 30% off with code SPRING30 at checkout. Hope you enjoy today’s story... it's a personal one. Hey Reader, When I was eight years old the only thing I wanted was a dog. Air Bud was always on Disney channel, and my friends all had cool dogs. But for whatever reason my...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
The 'core story' that's been running your life for 20 years Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here Quick one before we get into it: My Best Journal spring sale is live. 30% off with code SPRING30 at checkout. If you've been meaning to grab it and use journaling to change your life, now's the move. Enjoy today’s newsletter! Hey Reader, I can still remember the chalk trembling in my hand as I stood frozen at the board. Behind me, kids snickered while I stared at “11×7” like it was...
2 months ago • 4 min read
The mess you stopped noticing Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here This newsletter is brought to you by: Shortform A deal for my readers with reading goals These guys have the best book summaries I've used. They break down the best nonfiction into smart, detailed summaries you can actually learn from. It's how I decide which books are worth the full read and which ones I just need the big ideas from. Readers of this newsletter can sign up for free and get $50 off when you're ready...
3 months ago • 5 min read
You left before it worked. Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here This newsletter is brought to you by: Shortform A deal for my readers with reading goals These guys have the best book summaries I've used. They break down the best nonfiction into smart, detailed summaries you can actually learn from. It's how I decide which books are worth the full read and which ones I just need the big ideas from. Readers of this newsletter can sign up for free and get $50 off when you're ready to...
3 months ago • 4 min read
5 books that shift your identity Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here Hey Reader, Most books make you feel inspired for a week. Maybe you highlight a few passages, tell yourself you're going to apply it. And then if you're honest... you go right back to being the same person. I've read over 400 in the last decade. Most of them did exactly that. But every now and then you find one that rewires something. Not just a new idea you agree with, but a shift in how you see yourself. These...
3 months ago • 7 min read
How to stop caring what people think of you Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here Hey Reader, There are a million videos on how to stop caring what people think. They’re loaded with reframes, exercises, and journal prompts. I've made a few myself because they can help. But I don’t think this is really a tactics problem. I think it’s a cost problem. And most people have no idea what caring too much is actually costing them. So let me tell you a story on what it almost cost me. Quick...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, I almost didn’t send this email. I had nothing inspiring me, and nothing I felt was worth your time. I was about to break a 62-week email streak because it just felt like one of those weeks where you’re living life and there’s nothing to teach from it. And then I realized… that was the thing worth sending. I just got back from a mastermind where I was in a room full of entrepreneurs. It’s the kind of room where everyone goes around sharing growth, business models, and what’s...
3 months ago • 2 min read
The Knowing-Doing Gap Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here Hey Reader, Last week I sent a survey to all 35,000 of you. One question was simple: What are you struggling with most right now? And after scrolling through the first 100 answers, the theme was pretty clear: “I know what I need to do, but I can’t get myself to do it.” Some of you said: “I sit down to do something and my mind will do anything else except the one task I sat down to do.” “I know the direction I want to go...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Quick ask: I’m putting together a short survey (2 min) to make sure the videos and content I’m creating this year are actually what you want to see. No email required, completely optional, but if you’ve got a couple of minutes, it genuinely helps me make better stuff for you. https://forms.gle/9Uq8FdAMPMEZkhtx6 The two phases that run your life Missed last week? Catch up on the archive here Hey Reader, An old business coach of mine told me something I didn’t fully understand yet. “Zero to...
4 months ago • 4 min read