AI AI Captain!
Steve Jobs said in his famous Stanford commencement speech something that has always stuck with me: “You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future” Jobs spoke about this from a career standpoint, but he could just as easily have been talking about AI AI feels new because ChatGPT arrived in November 2022. But AI has quietly shaped our world for over a decade — from
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Your irritation could be your next innovation
Most great innovations don’t start with genius — they start with irritation. Here’s how everyday frustration can become your next business idea.
Feb 123 min read
Lifestyle Creep
We work harder to buy more, only to realize the bar for "enough" has moved again. Drawing on insights from Seneca and Morgan Housel, this post explores the hidden danger of lifestyle creep and why "identity diversification" is the ultimate insurance policy against a life spent on the financial treadmill
Feb 82 min read
Someday Never Comes
Most people know what their ideal life looks like. Fewer actually pursue it. We tell ourselves we’ll get there someday—after the next promotion, the next year, the next milestone. But the truth is uncomfortable: someday never comes
Jan 272 min read
Optimism Is The Way
Bad news moves fast, but progress is a slow-moving miracle. I wanted to dive into why the "everything is getting worse" consensus is wrong, and why choosing an optimistic mindset is the ultimate hedge against a chaotic world. It’s a learned skill, it's a parenting strategy, and honestly, it’s just better for your sanity
Jan 204 min read
Signals & Noise: What Caught My Eye
A Saturday morning reset at the pool, a masterclass in decision-making, and why Iran is at an inflection point. I’m trying something new this week: a weekly digest of 1 photo, 2 golden nuggets, and 3 recommendations to help you navigate life and work with more clarity
Jan 122 min read
Misogi
A Misogi isn’t a resolution or a habit. It’s a year-defining challenge — something so meaningful that when you look back, the year has a name. If success is guaranteed, it’s probably not a Misogi.
Jan 73 min read
