How To Be Authentically Creative (Essay)

This is a collection of recent posts, lightly edited and merged into essay format, on the topic of Authentic Creativity. It was largely inspired by my LifeDesign+ interview on YouTube with Justin Castelli. Justin’s unique ability is to help people organize and simplify their thinking down to the point of action. It’s on full display … Continue reading How To Be Authentically Creative (Essay)

Podcast Of The Week: Rubin on Huberman

All you Andrew Huberman superfans, I can finally say yes, I listened to the Rick Rubin interview.  Oh, and you were right. It was really good. Also amusing to imagine Huberman and Ferriss trading, “When I’m in the pool doing exercises and listening to podcasts with Ricky, he always tells me to…” I’m only a … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Rubin on Huberman

Podcast Of The Week: Jacob’s Ladder

I’m letting you in on a little secret: I’m working on something kind of big and ambitious this year. At the core of it, is the story of Jacob’s Ladder.  Yes, the one from the bible.  Oh, and this (I know, he’s had some frustrating moments) Jordan Peterson lecture.  If you know it, or if … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Jacob’s Ladder

A February Post About Thanksgiving On Christmas (Rusty Guinn Edition)

Thank the gods for the greats.  Men and women. Cats and dogs (but mostly dogs). Throw whatever else you want onto the pile.  But the greats. Thank the gods for the greats in our lives. . Today and every day.  Rusty Guinn wrote a post titled “Thanksgiving” back in February 2020. It’s about a colleague … Continue reading A February Post About Thanksgiving On Christmas (Rusty Guinn Edition)

I’m An Optimist Because I Remember Tel Aviv As It Was

Howard Lindzon was telling Ben Hunt why he’s an optimist about the situation in Israel.  Lindzon said, “I am an optimist because I remember Tel Aviv as it was.”  Memory of the good fuels imagination of the good.  You can daydream good too, but when you know something good existed - from experience - you … Continue reading I’m An Optimist Because I Remember Tel Aviv As It Was

Podcast Of The Week: The Human Side Of The Israel/Palestine Conflict (Via Derek Thompson and Peter Beinart)

As my friend Rusty Guinn keeps saying, “I don’t know.” More personally - I don’t know how to read the news about this, I don’t know how to think about all of the history of this. I don’t know how I personally feel about any of this EXCEPT for I knowing I hate it.  Peter … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: The Human Side Of The Israel/Palestine Conflict (Via Derek Thompson and Peter Beinart)