Some amount of suffering in life is a given, no matter how easy it gets or how much you can accumulate or let go. The superior way to suffer less is b...
This week I want to comment on the parable of the Turkey.The Parable of the TurkeyThere was once a turkey who was hatched on a cold winter’s morning. ...
Humans discount the accomplishments of their past and overrate how they will feel with accomplishments of the future.Undiscovered truth is omnipresent...
If you have to think hard about whether or not you want something you already have, chances are that you don't actually want it. You don’t second gues...
Sitting down, closing my eyes, and focusing on my breath gives me clarity on the emotions I am feeling in my life. Doing this strips away the constant...
It seems that certain breeds of dogs are predisposed to certain emotions. Golden Retrievers always seem to be happy, Dachshunds silly, Chihuahuas stre...
In May of this year I left my corporate job to join a startup. Immediately, the average intelligence and thoughtfulness of people I talk to regularly ...
When it comes to doing things that produce exponential growth, like investing or learning a craft, humans drastically under participate. In fact, only...
This week I haven't done much pondering of new thoughts and ideas this week because I'm fairly certain the company I work for is going to let my contr...
This week, I had the great joy of celebrating my birthday in France with great friends and again in NYC with more great friends. It's these moments, b...