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Sleep
There is really no better performance improver than good sleep, in my opinion... Sleep is often referred to as a "superpower" due to its profound impact on our physical health, mental well-being, cognitive function, and overall performance. Sleep is the foundation of...
LovingKindness
When I was pushing really hard last fall, I found myself running out of energy by Thursday. I was working full-time, going to graduate school, and in training with Flow Research Collective. Getting up at 5 AM to get two hours of study in before taking the kids...
Hundred days
It's been a hundred days since I left my job to pursue a completely different domain. Planning helps, but doesn't fully prepare you for the psychological transition of leaving a job, a paycheck, and a mission. You can only process the transition while you are in it....
Awe
"Get up. You gotta see this." I was woken up by my friend in the next hut and stepped into the crisp morning air. It was too early to wake up and too cold to sleep. Sunlight was starting to fill the giant valley and I was filled with wonder. The entire Annupurna...
Grit
In 2017, Kerri and I converted some 1930s cabins on 30 acres near Kings Canyon into the Be Well Retreat. It is a space designed for families to immerse themselves in nature, disconnect from their devices and connect with each other. The property came with three 1930s...
Group Flow for Business Teams
Introduction Group flow can increase the productivity, happiness and creativity of business-led technology teams and is a powerful tool for organizations looking to have higher impact. If you have worked on a high performing business team or sports team, you may have...
Put your oxygen mask on first
I find myself less driven lately and that's OK. Six weeks after leaving the corporate world and my time has been occupied with household chores, dropping the kids off and picking them up from school, and puttering around fixing stuff. It's been insightful and valuable...
Seven days after leaving my corporate job
Well, I did it! I had a great run at Rapid7 and my work was done. On my first day of self-employment, I flew to see my family in Minneapolis and got to have quality time with my my brothers, sister and Mom. My mom couldn't believe I quit my job as it wasn't something...
One way ticket to somewhere
Twenty three years ago, I quit my job, cashed in some stock, gave away most of worldly possessions, and bought a one-way ticket to Kathmandu, Nepal. I had some money in my pocket, no plan and about a year of runway. I bought one way tickets to Sydney, Kathmandu,...
Ending my tech career on a high note
Yep, you heard right. I am leaving my tech career to pursue a totally different domain, with a goal to bring more joy, meaning, and impact to people's lives. Before I get into that, I want to express my gratitude... I am ending my tech career as the CIO...
The inevitable decline of fluid intelligence, rise of crystallized intelligence, and what we should do about it
"Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost" - Dhante Aligheiri I have been reading books about transitioning to a second act of meaning and impact to learn from others instead of figuring it...
The genius of my partner
My wife is an educator, maker and artist. She uses plants, landscapes, ceramics, paint, and spaces to create new value that didn't exist before. She is a pioneer in outdoor learn-scapes, helps kids connect food to wellness, and has transformed family dining habits...
Resources
Here are some useful resources for your journey:
LovingKindness
When I was pushing really hard last fall, I found myself running out of energy by Thursday. I was working full-time, going to graduate school, and in training with Flow Research Collective....
Group Flow for Business Teams
Introduction Group flow can increase the productivity, happiness and creativity of business-led technology teams and is a powerful tool for organizations looking to have higher impact. If you have...
Flow Resources
Here are my favorite books and other resources on Flow Science: Flow: Living at the Peak of Your Abilities by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly...
Meditation Resources
These are some of my favorite books and other resources that I have used to develop my meditation practice. Starting with practical guides: The Mind Illuminated: A complete meditation guide...
Retirement Resources
These are some of my favorite books and other resources that I have used to plan for retirement financially and psychologically: Your Money or your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. The book...