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Ep 388Introducing: Wild Roman

In 2021, as I was leaving a traditional career path to create my own, I asked a mentor for advice on the entrepreneurial journey ahead.His response was simple:Create things that you’d want to consume.To be completely transparent, while that always made sense to me when it came to my writing, I never knew what it meant when it came to business.That is, until 18 months ago, when something clicked.Here’s the story of what happened—and the secret project that changed my life...•••Introducing ​Wild Roman​: 100% natural skincare for men.The name is a nod to my son—my own wild Roman—because this is a legacy that means something to me.The products are made with:Grass fed tallowCold pressed oilsWild-harvested botanicalsAn ingredient list your grandparents would understand.As a special for my amazing readers & listeners, I’m gifting you a $25 store credit you can use towards any of the product sets (face, body, or complete).Use code WR25NEWS at checkout. Offer expires in one week.Order Wild Roman Today!

Dec 15, 20255 min

Ep 387The "Good Enough" Paradox: A Science-Backed Life Trap

Last week, I read a ​research paper​ from a group of Harvard and UCLA psychologists that I can't stop thinking about.Its title grabbed me immediately: The peculiar longevity of things not so bad.In this piece, I share my learnings from the paper and what they mean for your life...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Dec 12, 20255 min

Ep 386The Personal Annual Review

I started conducting a Personal Annual Review over a decade ago. It's been a life-changing exercise—one with an outsized impact on my personal and professional growth and transformation.Today's piece shares the structure for my Personal Annual Review...•••Note: I recommend downloading my free ​Annual Review PDF​ to walk through each of the questions and create space for the reflection. For those who want to go deeper and return to the exercise more regularly, I recommend ordering a copy of the ​Life Planner​.

Dec 10, 20257 min

Ep 385The Domino Mindset: A Dangerous Cognitive Trap

The Domino Mindset occurs when one small negative creates a chain reaction of negative conclusions."I made a mistake on this task" becomes "I'm terrible at my job""That conversation felt awkward" becomes "Everyone thinks I'm weird""That was a stressful commute" becomes "My morning is ruined"The first domino tips and cascades. The small piece of evidence becomes a full story. The tiny miss becomes the defining feature...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Dec 8, 20253 min

Ep 384The Clarity Curve: A Mental Model For Life

We all want clarity. We all want a perfect line of sight from where we are to where we want to end up. The plan for the perfect career. The perfect business. The perfect relationship. The perfect whatever.So, we wait for that clarity. We assume the perfect move will come to us. Like a blinding flash in the middle of the night. The insight. The revelation.We tell ourselves we’ll act once we know for sure what the right move really is...•••The 5 Types of Wealth has now sold over 400,000 copies since its release.If you’re ready to rethink success and redesign your life, the book is currently on a huge sale. Get it now, just in time for the holidays!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Dec 5, 20253 min

Ep 38326 Money Rules For 2026

I spent the last three years of my life researching money and wealth.During that time, I developed and battle-tested my own set of money principles, mindsets, tips, guardrails, and tools that helped me build a life that feels truly abundant.In today’s piece, I want to share 26 money rules I’m following to live a wealthy life in 2026 and beyond…•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale just in time for the holidays!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Dec 3, 202515 min

Ep 382The Warrior in the Garden

One day, a young warrior was walking to his training when he spotted his teacher, a master warrior, tending to plants in the garden.He approached cautiously and stood quietly, not wanting to disturb the man from whom he had learned so much.“What is it you want?” Asked the master warrior, without breaking focus from the plants.The student replied, “Why do we train for war? Would it not be more tranquil and serene to be a gardener and tend the plants?"The master paused, turned to the student, and smiled...•••The 5 Types of Wealth has now sold over 400,000 copies since its release. If you’re ready to rethink success and redesign your life, the book is currently on a huge sale. Get it now, just in time for the holidays!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Dec 1, 20253 min

Ep 381A Life-Changing Metaphor: Rocks, Pebbles & Sand

Every year around the holidays, I take some time to set my intentions for the year ahead.There's a simple story I came across years ago that has proven helpful in this exercise year after year...•••The 5 Types of Wealth has now sold over 400,000 copies since its release.If you’re ready to rethink success and redesign your life, the book is currently on a huge sale. Get it now, just in time for the holidays!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 28, 20253 min

Ep 380The Things You Prayed For

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States.Ever since I was a kid, it's been my favorite holiday. To me, it was always a celebration of here and now.My mom embraced the day as a chance to bring people together. Having been introduced to Thanksgiving by a loving host family who took her in when she came to America for college in 1978, it strikes me that she feels a sense of duty to pay that love forward.Every year, she hosts a big gathering of family, friends, and a smattering of my dad's students and mentees who don't have local family to visit for the occasion.And every year, after the big meal is finished, we choose a prompt and go around the table reflecting and responding to it.This year, I'm in charge of that prompt. Here's what I plan to ask:What did your younger self pray for that you take for granted today?To understand why I chose this, let me take you back to 2021...•••The 5 Types of Wealth has now sold over 400,000 copies since its release.If you’re ready to rethink success and redesign your life, the book is currently on a huge sale. Get 3 for the price of 2 just in time for the holidays!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 26, 20257 min

Ep 379What Could You Do If You Forgot Your Limits?

I have a weird confession:I enjoy listening to audiobooks about running, while running.It all started a few years ago with ​Born to Run​, the incredible story of a journalist who ventures deep into Mexico’s Sierra Madre mountains to train and learn from the Tarahumara, an indigenous group known for their prolific ultra-long-distance running capabilities.So last week, embracing my odd habit, I picked up a new audiobook called ​The Running Ground​ and headed out for a run on the cold roads of the Boston suburbs.Somewhere around mile three, a story in the book stopped me in my tracks (literally)...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 24, 20254 min

Ep 378The Harada Method: How to Achieve Ambitious Goals

A few days ago, I came across a ​fascinating tweet​ about Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani.Long before Ohtani was winning back-to-back World Series Championships and Most Valuable Player awards, he was just another kid with a dream.As a high school freshman, he dreamed of being the #1 draft pick for eight teams in the Nippon Professional Baseball league in Japan. It was an ambitious vision, to say the least.But where most people stop with the loose vision, Ohtani was just getting started...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 21, 20253 min

Ep 377How to Make Better Career Decisions

You're faced with a career choice:Option A: Stay in your current roleOption B: Switch to a new company, team, role, etc.How do you evaluate and make the best decision possible?Here’s my framework for making career decisions...•••My debut book was just nominated for the Goodreads Choice Awards in the Nonfiction category!If you enjoyed it, please vote for The 5 Types of Wealth and help me move on to the next round!Vote For My Book!

Nov 19, 20258 min

Ep 376The Hidden Power of Staying in the Game

Andy Weir is one of the most successful science fiction authors of our time.His list of mega-bestsellers includes The Martian (later adapted into an award-winning drama starring Matt Damon), Artemis, and Project Hail Mary (soon to be released as a film starring Ryan Gosling).He has achieved a top-0.01% outcome. A true outlier.But Andy Weir’s success in the field was anything but expected.15 years ago, he wasn’t a household name. He wasn’t even a full-time writer...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 17, 20253 min

Ep 375The Water Glass Effect

I recently came across an ​old video​ of a professor sharing a powerful lesson with his classroom of students.He holds up a glass of water and asks the students how heavy it is.The students answer with a variety of figures:8 ounces. 12 ounces. 16 ounces.The professor shakes his head...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 14, 20253 min

Ep 374The Public Speaking Guide: 7 Strategies for Success

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak at Google Zeitgeist, an extraordinary annual event hosted by Google for their top customers and partners.Just before I took the stage—in a beautiful room the team had custom built at the venue—I caught myself reflecting on how unlikely this moment would have seemed just a few years ago.You see, I spent most of my life as an extremely nervous public speaker...•••​The 5 Types of Wealth Life Planner is out now! This interactive companion to my NYT bestselling book will guide you through exercises to define your priorities and build your dream life.Order today and email your receipt, and you’ll get access to two life planning virtual workshops I’m hosting December.Order The Life Planner Today!

Nov 12, 20259 min

Ep 373A Scene From Yellowstone That Changed How I Think About Success

Last week, I had the chance to sit down with University of Missouri head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz on a visit to their incredible facilities in Columbia, Missouri.Coach Drinkwitz has led the program since 2020, making him one of the longest tenured coaches in the top conference in college football. He inherited a team that went 6-6 the year before his arrival and has turned the program into a perennial competitor, winning 10 and 11 games the last two years, respectively.During our conversation, Coach Drinkwitz mentioned a personal turning point in his journey had been when he watched a single scene from the television series Yellowstone...•••The 5 Types of Wealth Life Planner​ is out tomorrow! This interactive companion to my NYT bestselling book will guide you through exercises to define your priorities and build your dream life.Order today and reply to this email with your receipt and you’ll get access to two life planning virtual workshops I’m hosting December.Order The Life Planner Today!

Nov 10, 20253 min

Ep 372Chesterton's Fence: The Importance of the Origin

There was once a village surrounded by a tall wooden fence that had been there as long as anyone could remember. One day, a traveler convinced the villagers to tear it down—only for wolves to enter that night and ravage their livestock.As it turned out, the fence was there for a reason...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 7, 20254 min

Ep 371The Logical Fallacy Field Guide

In this piece, I walk through 20 common logical fallacies—errors in reasoning that destroy the quality of an argument.If you spot any of these in a debate, online or in person, that may be your cue to politely find the exit.Think of this as your field guide to avoiding arguments with fools...••• Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 5, 202510 min

Ep 370The "Rules" That Hold You Back In Life

There is a concept in cognitive science called the Illusory Truth Effect:It's the tendency to believe false information after consistent, repeated exposures. In other words, if you're told something over and over again, it takes root in your mind as a truth.This is how suggestions slowly, silently start to feel like rules...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Nov 3, 20253 min

Ep 369A Reflection On The Little Things

You're going to see your parents 15 more times before they die.In 2021, that simple statement, which later became the opening line of my book, changed my life.My wife and I were living in California at the time, 3,000 miles away from our parents. I had been there for 12 years––a college baseball scholarship had brought me out West, and then a lucrative job opportunity had kept me there.In a lot of ways, that felt fine...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Oct 29, 20257 min

Ep 368The Antelope Principle: How to Chase the Right Things

Imagine yourself as a lion. Every single day, you have a choice.You can:Chase field mice; orHunt antelopeThe choice is an important one because the way you choose to deploy your precious, finite time and attention will determine your outcomes...•••The 5 Types of Wealth Life Planner​ is out in two weeks. The interactive companion to my New York Times bestselling book guides the reader through the most important exercises, reflections, and prompts to design and build their wealthiest life. Reply to this email with your preorder receipt to be included in a series of virtual life planning workshops I’ll host in November and December.Order Your Life Planner Today!

Oct 27, 20253 min

Ep 367The Abilene Paradox: The Silent Danger of False Agreement

There’s an old Danish fairy tale about an emperor who loved fine clothes.Two swindlers promised him a suit so magnificent that it would be invisible to anyone unfit for their position or hopelessly foolish. They dress him in the invisible garments, and the emperor steps out into the city streets for a grand parade—completely naked. The townspeople, afraid to appear unfit or foolish, cheer for the outfit that isn't there. Only a small child told the truth: “But he’s completely naked!”It’s a children’s story, but it beautifully captures one of the most dangerous dynamics in human nature: The Abilene Paradox...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Oct 24, 20254 min

Ep 366Amor Fati: An Ancient Idea That Will Change Your Life

I spent most of my life trying to control the uncontrollable. Running from the uncertainty that life inevitably brings.But in running from the uncontrollable, the only thing we truly escape is our own peace.This is the quiet truth of Amor Fati:Embrace what lies beyond your control—and act on that which is within it...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Oct 22, 20257 min

Ep 365The Odysseus Trap: A Clear Path to Lesser Goals

In Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus and his men faced a long, arduous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.Early in the voyage, a series of fierce storms blow them off course and land them on a mysterious, sunlit island. It seemed peaceful, with gentle winds, calm seas, and fertile land. The inhabitants were friendly and welcoming. They offered Odysseus and his men food, specifically the fruit of the lotus plant.But this was no ordinary fruit. The moment the men tasted it, something strange happened...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Oct 20, 20253 min

Ep 364Are You Ready For Your Favorable Wind?

I stumbled across a ​great post​ recently:When fisherman cannot go to sea, they repair nets. When the sea is too rough to sail, the smart ones don’t wait—they get to work. They mend their nets, sharpen their tools, and prepare for the moment the storm breaks. Because even in stillness, there’s progress.It reminded me of a story from the American Revolution in Ron Chernow’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of George Washington...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 400,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Oct 13, 20253 min

Ep 363The Most Important Choice of Life

Last week, I had a beautiful conversation with a young mother who reached out wanting to talk to me about her son.The young boy, just four years old, has shown signs of being neurodivergent. His mother courageously expressed to me her fear that he might not be able to thrive in the way that all parents hope for.As a father to a young boy of similar age, the conversation hit me hard.And while I could not speak to any of the ongoing research in the field, which is certainly advancing rapidly, I did share a story that I wanted her to hear...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Sep 17, 20255 min

Ep 362What Are You Tolerating That’s Holding You Back?

I've often mused that there are (broadly) two ways to improve your life:Add a Positive: A good habit, behavior, person, etc.Remove a Negative: A bad habit, behavior, person, etc.An important observation: Most of us automatically default to the former and ignore the latter.We're conditioned to believe that progress means doing more. New habits. New routines. New mindsets. New people. New goals.But here's the truth: The simplest, fastest path to progress isn’t addition. It’s subtraction...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Sep 15, 20252 min

Ep 361The Seasons of Your Life

Here’s something I find myself thinking about a lot lately:Your life is not a singular, static experience.Your life has seasons.These seasons create a natural flow to your journey. They aren’t always obvious in the moment, but often become clear with the benefit of hindsight. Each one is unique, characterized by its own desires, priorities, purpose, and identity...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Sep 10, 20255 min

Ep 360Want a Better Life? Be Boring.

Here’s an underrated life hack:Be boring in the right ways.Why is being boring so powerful? Well, simply because so few people are willing to do it...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Sep 8, 20252 min

Ep 359The Victim Mentality: A Silent Killer of Growth

The Dartmouth Scar Experiment is an interesting case study on the impact of the so-called Victim Mentality on our lives.In today’s piece, I’d like to talk about Victim Mentality—and share three simple strategies to eliminate it forever.•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Sep 3, 20259 min

Ep 358What Will Your Next Note Be?

I recently read a quote from legendary musician Miles Davis that stopped me in my tracks…“It’s not the note you play that’s the wrong note—it’s the note you play afterwards that makes it right or wrong.”This isn’t just about music. This is about life...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Sep 1, 20252 min

Ep 35734 Short Lessons on Money

Money is a funny thing.It consumes an enormous amount of our energy and attention in adulthood, but very few of us learn anything about it in childhood or adolescence.If we're lucky, our parents teach us a few of the basics (and maybe we get a boring course or two on it in school).But we're pretty much left on our own when it comes to one of the most influential elements in our lives.I'm 34 years old and I've spent a lot of time thinking about money over the last few years. I've had conversations with thousands of people all across the financial spectrum, from those just scraping by to ultra-billionaires living with incomprehensible wealth.Today, I'd like to share what I've learned...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Aug 27, 202514 min

Ep 356How to Make the Ordinary Come Alive

I don't read poetry often, but there are a few poems I come back to regularly because of their impact on my life.This beautiful piece by ​William Martin is on that list...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Aug 25, 20252 min

Ep 355Live Like It's The Last Time

The Ancient Greeks had two different words for time:Chronos was the idea of chronological, linear, quantitative time. That all time is equal.Kairos was a bit different. That there are certain moments or windows that have more meaning. More texture. More importance. More weight.We’ve all experienced Kairos time. There are certain moments in life that feel etched into our memory. The pivotal turning points. The experiences or events that have a distinct before and after in how we approached the world.Cruelly, we often don’t realize we’re living one of those moments until after the fact. We look back on it and say, “ah, yes, that was important!”Well, last week, I had one of those moments—but I knew it right away…•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Aug 20, 20257 min

Ep 354The Simple Question to Unlock Progress

This has become the most common question I receive:Big project, very intimidatingDon't know where to startFeeling stuck, paralyzed, anxiousMy response is always the same:What's the simplest action you can take today that would create forward progress?•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Aug 18, 20253 min

Ep 353The Magic of Showing Up on Your Bad Days

On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan stepped onto the court for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between his Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz.Jordan was reportedly very sick, but chose to play given the critical importance of the game to the series, which was tied 2-2 at the time.Throughout the game, he looked visibly unwell, with a fever over 100 degrees, he experienced extreme fatigue, dehydration, and body aches.But despite his condition, he played 44 of the 48 total minutes, scored 38 points, and had 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. With under one minute left, he hit a 3-pointer to seal the win for the Bulls.The game—now commonly known as Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game”—has gone down in NBA lore as one of the most impressive, clutch performances in history.While I do vividly recall watching this game with my dad (I was 6-years-old at the time!), I’m not just sharing this as a fun trip down memory lane…•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Aug 11, 20253 min

Ep 352I Co-Hosted a Retreat With Richard Branson—Here’s What I Learned

Last week, I had a pinch me experience:I spent five days co-hosting a retreat with Richard Branson, Adam Grant, and a group of incredible entrepreneurs and thinkers on Necker Island, Richard’s private island in the Caribbean.The opportunity came about in the most unlikely way...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time."Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Now!

Aug 6, 20259 min

Ep 351The Law of Reversed Effort: Slow Down to Speed Up

Last week, I posted a short thought:The worst mistakes in life are made when you try to do fast what’s meant to be done slow. Real, durable things take a long time to build. Careers. Businesses. Relationships. Health. There are no hacks or shortcuts. The long way is the right way.The idea clearly struck a chord, reaching millions of impressions in a few days.It reminded me of one of my favorite Zen parables...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order my first book today!

Aug 1, 20253 min

Ep 350Sahil’s Monthly Idea Drop: July 2025

If you read (or listen) to this newsletter, you know that I’m obsessed with interesting ideas.Here are 5 ideas I can’t stop thinking about this month…(P.S. This may become a regular monthly segment if people are interested!)•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order my first book today!

Jul 30, 20259 min

Ep 349The Cheshire Cat Principle: How to Create Clarity

In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, there’s a scene in which Alice reaches a fork in the road and has a simple exchange with the Cheshire Cat:“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.“I don’t much care where—” said Alice.“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.It’s a clever exchange, but holds a deep truth...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book "a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up."Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order my first book today!

Jul 28, 20252 min

Ep 348The Empty Boat Mindset

There’s a story I come back to when I’m feeling stressed or frustrated...A monk is meditating alone on a lake when another boat crashes into his. Anger rises—until he opens his eyes and realizes the boat is empty, drifting freely after coming untied.In that moment, the anger vanishes...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Now!

Jul 25, 20252 min

Ep 347The Arrival Fallacy: Why Success Is Never Enough

Last week, the world's top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, went viral for something completely unrelated to golf.During his pre-tournament interview at The Open Championship, one of four annual major golf championships, a reporter asked Scheffler a simple question about his incredible streak of success...•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a powerful wake-up call that will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it today on a big sale!Order My First Book Today

Jul 23, 20258 min

Ep 346The Poem I Wish I Read 10 Years Ago

Last week, a reader sent me a poem that stopped me in my tracks.To live content with small means.To seek elegance rather than luxury,and refinement rather than fashion.To be worthy not respectable,and wealthy not rich.To study hard, think quietly, talk gently,act frankly, to listen to stars, birds, babes,and sages with open heart, to bear all cheerfully,do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never.In a word, to let the spiritual,unbidden and unconscious,grow up through the common.This is to be my symphony.- William Ellery ChanningI don’t think I’ve ever seen a better distillation of a good life captured in so few words...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Now!

Jul 21, 20252 min

Ep 345The Poison Arrow Principle: How to Stop Overthinking

Here's an old Buddhist story I think about often:Imagine someone is struck by a poisoned arrow. A doctor is called to remove the arrow, but the man stops him. 'Not so fast! Before you remove it, I want to know who shot me. What town or village does he come from? What kind of wood was his bow made from? Was it a crossbow or a longbow?' While he asks the questions, the poison takes hold and he dies.Like the man in the story, we occasionally get shot with the poisoned arrows of life. But ruminating too much on the nature of those arrows is unlikely to help.This is a trap we all fall into...•••Apple CEO Tim Cook called my first book “a powerful call to action to think deeply about what lights you up.”Get it now on sale and join the movement to live a wealthy life!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Jul 18, 20252 min

Ep 34422 Pieces of Career Advice They Don't Teach You in School

I get a lot of messages asking for career advice.The following is my attempt to synthesize my responses from the last few years into a series of short, valuable lessons.Behind each of these is a much longer story—probably a painful one—but I'll spare you that detail (for now!).No matter where you are on your career journey, my hope is that this list has something of value for you.•••Mel Robbins called my first book "a compelling call to action that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page."You can join 300,000+ others and get it now on a big 50% sale.Order The 5 Types of Wealth Today!

Jul 16, 20258 min

Ep 343The Question That Haunts High Achievers

Last week, I was speaking to a group of entrepreneurs when one of them admitted he'd been struggling.He's dealing with a challenging family health situation and feeling like he isn't doing enough to grow his business.A few hours later, I got a text from a friend, who said she was trying to slow down, but struggling with negative self talk that she wasn't doing enough.The two nearly identical interactions just hours apart sparked a realization...•••I'm thrilled to finally share The 5 Types of Wealth ​Life Planner​—an interactive companion to my bestselling book designed to help you start taking action to build the life you want.In the pages of this beautiful planner, you'll...Create your Life Razor—a simple, powerful commitment to guide every decisionDefine your Anti-Goals—what you refuse to sacrifice along the wayDesign your Energy Calendar—to double down on what fuels youVisualize your Enough Life—so you stop chasing more and start choosing meaning...and much, much more.With specific prompts and tactical exercises designed to turn dreams into reality, this is a ​planner​ you’ll come back to over and over again as your life evolves.Preorder Your Life Planner Today!

Jul 14, 20253 min

Ep 342The Artful Life: Ars Longa, Vita Brevis

In the 4th century B.C., the Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, wrote in his Aphorisms (translated into Latin here):Vita brevis, ars longa, occasio praeceps, experimentum periculosum, iudicium difficile.Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experiment dangerous, judgment difficult.The phrase has been further tightened and adapted, including by the Roman statesman and Stoic philosopher Seneca, into the following:Ars longa; vita brevis.Art is long, life is short.In a strict interpretation, this might simply be about your art: The creative craft or endeavor you choose to pursue.But allow me to offer a more liberal interpretation...•••SPECIAL OFFER: Grab your copy of my NYT bestselling book during the Amazon Prime Day sale—it’s the perfect time to get it at a huge discount!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Now!

Jul 11, 20252 min

Ep 341The Jonah Complex: How to Stop Running From Your Own Light

On a windy pier in the ancient city of Joppa, a young man buys a one-way ticket to sail in the opposite direction of his destiny...The young man, Jonah, had been called upon by God to travel to the city of Nineveh to preach his word.But, in the heat of the moment, he runs from this calling, boarding a ship and sailing off in the opposite direction.When a divine storm threatens the ship during its sail, Jonah asks the crew to throw him overboard as he continues his flight from his true destiny.He's swallowed whole by a whale, living in the belly of the creature for several days, during which he repents for running from his duties and is eventually spared.This Biblical story (Jonah 1-3) has deeply relevant lessons for all of our lives (that have nothing to do with religion)...•••Bestselling author Susan Cain had this to say about my book: "On almost every page, you’ll find yourself smiling, tearing up, or discovering ideas that you can’t wait to share with the people in your life."Join 300,000+ readers and order it today on a big sale!Order The 5 Types of Wealth Now!

Jul 9, 20258 min

Ep 340A Simple Reframe to Improve Your Life

We've all been there...That familiar sensation of feeling behind.And it's no wonder it's so familiar. From the time you wake up in the morning until the time you go to sleep at night, you're being hit by a constant drip highlight reel from everyone around you.Their promotions. Their bonuses. Their new homes. Their fancy cars. Their beautiful lives.Every single piece of information a snapshot of their position that you can't help but compare yourself to.Teddy Roosevelt once called comparison "the thief of joy."But in my view, it's not the act of comparison itself that's the problem...•••Andrew Huberman called my first book "An important clarifying force in anyone’s search to make the best possible choices for their life." Join 300,000+ other readers and get it now on a big sale!Order My First Book Today

Jul 7, 20252 min

Ep 339The Columbus Egg Principle

There’s an old fable about Christopher Columbus that I like…In 1493, upon return from his first voyage to the Americas (which he mistakenly identified as the East Indies), a group of Spanish nobles gathered for a celebratory dinner with Christopher Columbus.The nobles diminished his accomplishment, saying, “Anyone could have sailed west and found land. You just happened to get there first.”Columbus smiled, reached for a boiled egg, and issued a wager...•••Bestselling author Mel Robbins said my book "will push you to rethink everything about how you’re spending your time."Join 300,000+ readers and order it today on a big sale!Get The 5 Types of Wealth Now!

Jul 4, 20252 min