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...
19 days 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...
26 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 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...
about 2 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...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Stop waiting to feel ready Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here Hey Reader, I spent a full year telling myself I wasn’t ready to start this newsletter. I had all the excuses: “I need to find my voice first.” “I need to study more written content.” “I need to figure out the monetization strategy, so I don’t waste time.” You know what finally taught me my voice? Writing the damn newsletter. Pushing through every Saturday with no clue what I was doing. That’s when it hit me: there’s...
2 months ago • 3 min read
15 years of productivity in 6 minutes Missed last week? — Catch up on the archive here Hey Reader, The last couple newsletters have been pretty heavy. I stand by all of it, but sometimes you gotta roll up your sleeves and get things done. Today’s that day. I’ve been able to pack a lot into a relatively short window of time, from building my youtube channel to nearly 2 million subscribers as a one-man operation, to a 7-figure business, to a pro drumming career I still can’t believe happened....
3 months ago • 7 min read