Recently I’ve been enjoying my explorations of crazy. Diving into the depths of my insanity and using it to harness new levels of creativity. It’s been interesting to see the response from people. How different people use different labels to describe my actions. I’ve had some people reach out to me and tell me I’m … Continue reading The labels we use to define ourselves
My definition of insanity
Einstein famously defines insanity as “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” I like this definition, but I don’t think it captures the full essence of insanity. Instead, I prefer(propose) the following definition…. Insanity is habitually and knowingly inflicting harm upon yourself. For the sake of simplicity I tried to make … Continue reading My definition of insanity
Wordplay with Insanity
I’ve recently gone insane. Snapped. Crazy. Off the deep end…and I’ve never been happier 🙂 In honor of my newly found craziness, I’ve been enjoying playing around with the concept of insanity. What does it mean to me? What does it mean to be insane? Out of your mind? Out there? Strange? Weird? Let’s dive … Continue reading Wordplay with Insanity
I’ve gone insane…and I think you should too!
“There’s nothing more liberating or intoxicating than being your authentic self in a society designed to fit you into a box” Jesse Elder Lately I’ve been posting a lot of strange shit on the internet. I dance. I do karate. I make up languages and scream them at the top of my lungs. I have … Continue reading I’ve gone insane…and I think you should too!
How to immunize yourself to the opinions of other people
I like to walk down the street flailing my arms and making weird noises. Not all the time. But every now and then when I’m feeling wacky. Why? Because it’s a great way to immunize yourself to the reactions of other people. Unfortunately though, most people aren't like me. Most people live in fear of … Continue reading How to immunize yourself to the opinions of other people
I’m doing this for me
Over the last 2 months I’ve embarked on a journey of putting myself out there to the world. I’ve been posting more on Instagram, creating videos for Youtube, and promoting my writing. At first glance it would look like I’m trying to build a following. And I am. I hope my message spreads to millions … Continue reading I’m doing this for me
My only regret
I’ve lived an incredible life and don’t have many regrets. HOWEVER, the biggest regret that I do have is - not taking social media seriously and not building more of a personal brand via Facebook and Instagram. I’ve been traveling, living in different countries and working remotely for nearly the last decade...and I’ve barely posted … Continue reading My only regret
The Minimum Effective Dose for Self Optimization
I write a lot about becoming your best self, loving yourself, getting weird. Breaking bad habits. Meditation. Happiness. To the outsider this might seem like overkill. It might seem like optimizing every area of your life is exhausting and a ton of work. And you would be 100% right to say this. In the attempts … Continue reading The Minimum Effective Dose for Self Optimization
The Forgettable Zone of Life
How many moments or days of your life have you lost to the “forgettable zone”? - A space and time of life where you did nothing memorable. A day or period of time that slipped into the depths of your memory, never to be seen again. Boring, normal, ordinary days where nothing much happened. Nights … Continue reading The Forgettable Zone of Life
Now is the only moment that exists
I believe that from an experiential perspective, time is an illusion and it doesn't exist. The only moment in time that exists is NOW. Right here. This moment you are currently within, that blends into the next. and the next. and the next. The "past' and the "future" don't exist. They are just words to … Continue reading Now is the only moment that exists