Podcast Of The Week: Jack Handey On Bullseye

Jack Handey declined his first appearance request on Bullseye with Jesse Thorn because he was worried he might sell too many books. Not because he didn’t want the revenue so much. Mostly because he and his wife have been hand boxing and mailing them, and it just wasn't a good time for a flurry of … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Jack Handey On Bullseye

Be Careful What You Wish For (Jed McKenna, Agnes Callard, And Cypress Hill Edition)

“Be careful what you wish for, not because you’ll get it but because you’ll be turned into the thing that can get it.” Jed McKenna Agnes Callard explains the difference between the aspirational and the ambitious. Apply these to McKenna’s “wish” from the quote above. They have everything to do with our identities and the … Continue reading Be Careful What You Wish For (Jed McKenna, Agnes Callard, And Cypress Hill Edition)

It Wasn’t My Life She Was After (Denis Johnson)

There’s a Denis Johnson quote from Jesus’ Son I think of a lot. Maybe not that much, it’s too dark for even my daily thoughts. But I think of it often enough I wanted to archive it here.  It’s about how scary it is to be vulnerable. How delicate giving someone space for vulnerability is. … Continue reading It Wasn’t My Life She Was After (Denis Johnson)

Podcast Of The Week: Tom Morgan On Curiosity Calling

Tom Morgan is one of my favorite financial professionals for this reason: he’s curious.  Not just about the standard financial person curiosity, but everything - from literature, to Jungian analysis, to spiritual energy.  And not in any too woo-woo ways that make me blush (or “clutch my pearls”), but in the way that makes me … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Tom Morgan On Curiosity Calling

Prophets, Bad Guys, And Superhero Masks

You are probably off-track right now. Maybe a few steps, maybe a few miles. But that feeling to course correct even a little? It’s real. Just wanted to let you know. I'm off track too. Constantly. It’s hard to talk about.  Prophets, bad guys, and superhero masks can help.  Some definitions to start.  Prophets don’t … Continue reading Prophets, Bad Guys, And Superhero Masks

How To Be Lucky (Tom Morgan Edition)

Tom Morgan made a comment about the connection between play and luck, and I just can’t stop thinking of it. The money quote is in bold below, but the text before helps frame it. It’s extra powerful because he’s taking the idea of manifesting and re-emphasizing the necessity of keeping your eyes all the way … Continue reading How To Be Lucky (Tom Morgan Edition)

Pyramid Process Learning Vs. Layered Learning Loop

Matthew Broadwell’s 4-stages of Competence learning pyramid was published in 1969. It’s smart, intuitive, and, well, just take a look for yourself and think about what’s missing: Sahil Bloom shared this, FYI, and Neil Bage went next level by introducing and explaining the missing piece here.  He didn’t say it so directly, but I will.  … Continue reading Pyramid Process Learning Vs. Layered Learning Loop