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Addictions are anesthesia
Many people I respect misunderstand addictions: they believe they’re addicted “to” scrolling, vaping, overworking, etc.—instead of recognizing…
Sep 23
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Podcast where I get interviewed by Tee Barnett
Tee Barnett recently interviewed me for Any Thoughts On. This recording should be a great overview if you’ve followed my work for a while but are…
Sep 17
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How inner work can destabilize your life
Some people get destabilized by ‘inner work’. Here’s why:
Jul 24
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Hits & Misses: What I learned in the first 2 years of research
Updated 2026 Sep 26
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What if "inner work" optimized for results?
— rather than entertainment, community, obligation, etc.
May 15
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Most "inner work" looks like entertainment.
Imagine you’re looking for a personal trainer.
May 14
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everyone I've watched drop their addictions did not try
doomscrolling, vaping, porn, overworking, dating — they were surprised when their addictions stopped happening.
Mar 29
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Breakthroughs Aren’t Results
Everyone’s seen breakthroughs that didn’t last.
Feb 20
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What becoming an intuitive person was like for Daniel
Daniel, coauthor of Emergent Misalignment (Nature), was trying to continue his alignment research and enjoy his life, but kept losing weeks and months…
Jan 28
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Flirt like it’s predetermined
My mindset shifted from “Flirting to convince others to like me.” to “Flirting to discover who loves my relaxed self.”
Nov 2, 2025
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“Wait, feelings are supposed to be IN THE BODY?”
Mentor: “…and how do you feel in your body about that?” Me: “Wait, feelings are supposed to be IN THE BODY?”
Oct 29, 2025
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What’s possible in ~1–2 afternoons? | Unlearning | 18mo follow-ups
What’s possible in ~1–2 afternoons of unlearning with the right people?
Oct 25, 2025
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