This post stems from my recent EOM Nov Update, where I was too lazy to list concrete next steps. Thanks Justin for hosting a useful 2026 goal-setting conversation with some other lovelies on Wednesday morn! Feedback welcome, especially on the clarity of the executive summary—how much does it
Human work can compound. This deserves serious study. It often involves doing something new, but it seems to start with individuals. They push forward towards a breakthrough under immense pressure, both internal and external. It's hard—that's why it's work. I received McCullough'
In your recent conversation with Tyler Cowen at the Progress Conference, you mentioned starting a Y Combinator-like thing might be your best shot at revitalizing St. Louis. You also discussed your hypothetical question for the Dalai Lama—what final prompt should one type for the ready-to-go superintelligence?
This was the first month focused on youtube. I published 24 videos and 3 shorts. One of them got 400 organic views. Currently at 24 subscribers. A half dozen more videos are pending edits, mostly &U interviews. I received overwhelming interest after publicly launching applications. They've come
I spent a lovely Thanksgiving with the Kasle family again. We've looped another 584 million miles around the sun. Last year, I was returning to the United States after living abroad in Singapore for most of 2024. Prior to then, I bounced around various spots, primarily residing in
Sometimes people think investors want to see that you're all in. They'll say things like "I will work on this idea forever. I'm never going to give up." But that's not always a good plan. If the idea won'
I should add Why We Sleep to my list of influences. At a friend's gathering on Monday, I left early just before dinner was served. I went to a hotel and slept for 10-11 hours. Because I only had 4-6 hours for the previous few nights,
A few of Google's top definitions: * a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. * desire and determination to achieve success. * an ardent desire for rank, fame, or power; desire to achieve a particular end. These are not precise enough for me.
I lived with Phu for the past 3 months in San Francisco. He was the first real roommate I've had in over 10 years, since being a college freshman in 2015. We basically slept side by side. We recently decided to change things up. I need more space,
My father is not all-knowing nor all-good. He killed my mother. Talk about a base conception! I had a life and it wasn't anything special. Some would even call it debaucherous or whimsical. For me, it was good enough and felt normal. I'm grateful
At a recent party, the group was discussing exclusivity as a "benefit" in relationships and to what extent this should align with one's "title" as boyfriend versus just someone I'm dating. It was quipped, "he has to consistently perform above that
We met once before, on Thursday October 29 2020 around 4pm PT over zoom. During the quick circle of Interact intros, I was the odd one out, recently funemployed and Guayaquil-bound. You responded enthusiastically with some recommendations. That book club and celebrity debrief of Stubborn Attachments changed how I