Self-Compassion
Tony Hsieh’s Tragic Death—and why Chasing Success, Happiness, and Health is a Trap
A few weeks ago, Zappos founder and CEO Tony Hsieh tragically died in a house fire. It is unclear whether the death was accidental, if Hsieh was intoxicated at the time, or if he locked himself in a room. What is clear is that during the last few months of his life, Hsieh was spiraling…
Read MoreTwo Simple But Underused Rules for Progress in Anything
My family just got a new puppy. An adorable, little—for now, anyways—German Shepherd. Sleep hasn’t been great. Ananda needs to go out at least once in the middle of night, and sometimes more. This is the first time since my son was an infant, a few years back now, that I’ve gone to bed knowing…
Read MoreThe Art of Having Skin in the Game
“The things you care about make you vulnerable. The things you care about break your heart.”
Read MoreYou Are Enough Right Now: Freedom and Self-Improvement
There is lots about the self-improvement industry that can make you feel like you aren’t enough. In order to actualize, you need this particular diet; that workout plan; this social media behavior; that mediation practice. While it may be true that those kinds of things can help you actualize, they probably won’t work if you feel like you need to, if…
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