Hi Reader, We are sending love to our readers who are still feeling the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Asheville, in particular, is home to my colleague Marian and many clients, students and readers - and the artist community was hit hard. As my friend Katherine De Vos De Vine writes the city is a model for cultural sites in the age of climate disasters. Here is a list of resources to support the residents of the Western North Carolina. Support Hurricane Helene Relief → The uncomfortable...
13 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I had the unexpected pleasure of seeing Usher perform at the Intuit Dome this week - and it was definitely a Top 5 concert for me. As some of you know, choosing an unconventional career path can be a lonely endeavor. One of the first members of my "post-Wall Street tribe" was Paul Millerd, a fellow misfit and writer. And together on 10/1, we're celebrating his new book Good Work: Reclaiming your Inner Ambition. Join us as we reimagine our relationship to work (and make some new...
20 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Holy Shohei Ohtani! I'm not a baseball person, but god dang that was incredible. Is your personal productivity an endless game of whack-a-mole? The LifeOS is your home base for personal productivity — one app to rule them all. It’s a 100% turnkey system to help you get on top of things and in control of your life. The LifeOS combines tasks, notes, project management and a CRM in one place and also includes 27 short modules covering our core productivity frameworks and...
27 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I hope y'all are having an incredible weekend. As you buckle down for Q4, has the daily whirlwind of activities swept you away while your greatest priorities take a back seat? Do you keep tackling the “small” things and putting off the “big” things, Supercharge your Productivity is the only course that connects the pursuit of productivity to life’s larger questions so you can design a system that works for you. Get Supercharge Your Productivity→ Are you planting seeds of...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, We hope you're having a rad weekend! One of the most challenging parts of moving out of an Individual Contributor role is the added responsibility of "winning new business." Whether you're a banker, lawyer, consultant or founder - at some point, you'll need to leverage relationships to drive sales. And my friend Mo Bunnell has a unique playbook to help you make this transition. It's all based on on of our core values: generosity. Make sure you check out Mo's new book Give to Grow:...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Labor Day weekend! If you're at the US Open, I hope you're enjoying those Honey Deuces (which btw generate $10mm in sales). A friend with a great finance job recently told me: “I’m the type of tired that a vacation doesn’t fix.” He'd gotten to the point in his career where he had a reasonable boss, a team that delivered and could sleep 7 hours a night. But it wasn't that kind of tired. "My soul is tired." I know there are a lot of tired souls reading this. Maybe it's the lack...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Last call for white linen paths! I hope everyone enjoys the last week in August. My friend (and frequent podcast guest) Joe Hudson is an incredible coach and teacher. He's a former VC who guides professionals on deeply introspective journeys. Together on our podcasts, we've tackled envy, scarcity thinking, perfectionism and the fierce inner critic. Joe takes a unique approach to personal growth, drawing from several spiritual, psychological, and neurological practices. His upcoming...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I can't believe the kiddos start school this week. But let's be honest, a little structure probably ain't a bad thing. Speaking of fatherhood, I often wonder if I'd be a better parent if I was less ambitious. Hear me out, I know my drive has created a wonderful life for my family. But I can easily tip into the land of unhinged ambition - and then become distracted and disconnected. My friend Jeff Hittner (who wrote this week's essay) is organizing a free workshop for Ambitious Dads...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I've been absolutely loving these olympics. Chef Curry against Serbia. Gabby Thomas (even though she went to Harvard). "Raygun" the break dancer. Oh and the infamous "pole" vaulter. BTW, are you an ambitious dad who wonders if you're doing this whole "fatherhood" thing right? If you're struggling to be present, patient and intentional as a father we have a free workshop for you on August 21st. Sign up for the free Ambitious Dads Workshop→ Burn all the ships (and go for gold) There...
2 months ago • 3 min read