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This Idea From Nassim Taleb Will Change Your Life
Last week, I sent a newsletter explaining what I had spent on two investments, but didn’t include the total amount: * $35,372 with a book publisher * $30,000 with a YouTube agency I explained that betting on yourself is the best way to come alive. A lot of people
I Just Spent $65k on My Business. Here Are the Bets I Made
Last month, I spent $65k. Considering it took me 2 and a half years to make my first 6 figures, it’s a wild difference. Let me run you through what I bought. First, I got myself a nice BMW. …Just kidding. I’m still driving the same car I
The Importance of an Internal Scorecard
If you asked me the hardest part of writing a book, it would be one word: Stress. But I wasn’t stressed because the writing was hard. Sure, it was challenging. But the key source of pain was that I was so attached to the outcome. I’ve always wanted
Should You Traditional Publish vs Self-Publish a Book?
Two weeks ago, I submitted my book to a publisher. To celebrate, my mum visited me in Valencia. We ate a few too many tapas and drank a few too many cocktails. Then, I flew to Tangiers, Morocco, to be the best man at my friend’s wedding (the second
When Should You Build a Second Offer?
Last week, I shared a tweet saying: Far too many beginner entrepreneurs with multiple offers. You want to build one thing well. Not only will it be easier to sell, but you’ll get better results. This means a stronger reputation, which leads to more opportunities. A quality offer is
Is Writing a Book a Terrible Idea?
Great news: Last Thursday, I finished writing my book and sent it to a publisher! I celebrated climbing this figurative mountain by climbing a literal one an hour north of Madrid. When I returned, a friend asked a difficult question that made me think deeply about my plans. If you
7 Lessons From an Intensive Meditation Session
I just finished a one-day intensive Vipassana meditation session in Madrid. This is my fourth experience with deeper meditation sessions. My first was a four-day walking meditation retreat in Thailand. Then a heroic dose of magic mushrooms in Cape Town. In Argentina, I joined a three-day breathwork
I Read This Book Almost Every Day. Here’s Why You Should Too
The most important book I have ever read is "Think on These Things" by Jiddu Krishnamurti. At 14 years old, Krishnamurti was discovered by a group called the Theosophical Society. He was groomed for 2 decades to be the head of an organisation called Order of the Star.
This Trick Will Improve Your Writing Quality Instantly
It feels crazy to say this, but I just printed the first copy of my first book, Magnetic Writing! It’s eighteen months in the making. As you might imagine, I felt pretty buzzed when I left the printing shop. I messaged my friends and family to say the book
The Cause of My Stupidest Mistakes (Do You Do This Too?)
A key part of my writing routine is gulping down an inappropriate amount of English tea (Yorkshire, to be specific). I fill the largest cup I can find, tap away at the keyboard, and swing back to the kitchen as soon as the final sip passes my lips. The timing
Are You Interested in Telling Better Stories?
In 2012, Jeff Bezos sat on stage at a fireside chat in front of hundreds of tech executives. He was asked a question about how he built Amazon. He explained: “I very frequently get asked the question, ‘What is going to change in the next 10 years?’ I almost never
Do You Have Magic Moments?
Last night, I went to the cinema to watch The Odyssey. It was OK. There were some good parts, some boring parts. I’d give it a 6.5/10, but I had a 10/10 time. Why? Because it was movie night with my mum. Every month or so,