Published inIcarus Unbound·PinnedMember-onlyWhen to QuitWhen do you give up? I’ve been trying to answer that question for myself for the past few years. Accountability can be scary, and it’s hard to know when to create accountability (by setting goals) or to let yourself focus elsewhere. I’ve hated setting goals for a while. I’ve found…Careers5 min readCareers5 min read
PinnedThis Is ItWhile it’s been months since I last posted on my week-daily ideas, I miss it. I’m grateful for the work I have put into it in the past, and I want to return with an idea that I am working hard to internalize. Namely, that this is it. I heard…Philosophy3 min readPhilosophy3 min read
Jan 16, 2024Member-onlyShit is the Path to GreatOne thing I’m proud of is how many things I build that are absolutely terrible. I thought about this while uploading YouTube videos these past couple weeks. My strategy is simple: do it a lot, fail a lot, and get a little bit better each time I do it. It’s…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Jan 12, 2024Member-onlyNo Plan B!I was listening to Casey Neistat interview on Diary of a CEO, and the host asked Casey what explained the patience and consistency of creators like him and Mr. Beast — what set them apart? Casey’s answer was simple: he had no back up plan. If he didn’t succeed in…Productivity2 min readProductivity2 min read
Jan 10, 2024Member-onlyMorning OrderFor over a year, I’ve kept a morning routine that I has changed the way I work. It doesn’t have to do with creating a flow state, time-blocking, or supplements. It’s a lot simpler than that. …Productivity2 min readProductivity2 min read
Jan 8, 2024Member-onlyThe 3 Questions to Reach Your Goals in 2024Setting goals doesn’t usually get you anywhere. I’ve seen this time and time again. People will set goals only to fall short. It seems as if you only ever get something done when someone else is breathing down your neck. So, I want to change the paradigm. Here’s a 3-step…Goals2 min readGoals2 min read
Jan 6, 2024Member-onlyYou Need to Think InfiniteLet me know if this sounds familiar: You set a lofty goal, dream of completing it, determine the steps to get there, but for some reason or other you need to stop. It may be an injury, you may be burnt out, or you may just lose sight of what…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Jan 4, 2024Member-onlyYour Grand Project (And Why You Need One)About a year ago, I wrote about the beauty of having a grand project. A grand project is the work you do when the day ends. When you fulfill all the daily obligations you have and then can turn to the thing that you believe in — that you own. …Success3 min readSuccess3 min read
Jan 2, 2024Member-onlyHow to Grow in 2024In high school, one of my professors gave me a riddle that only one other student had solved in his tenure. The setup is simple: you have 12 steel balls. They all look the same and feel the same yet one is either heavier or lighter than the rest. Using…Growth4 min readGrowth4 min read
Dec 18, 2023Member-onlyHow to Get Wealthy (Not Rich)Ever since I was a kid, it was clear that college was my destination. The reasoning from my parents was strong: you want to live a stable life where you can be happy and pursue your dreams. After college would be a job at a big company that pays well…Success4 min readSuccess4 min read