Hi Gordo! This is, without a doubt, my favorite piece you've ever written. I love all the advice about family, finances, and sport, but this one hit differently. This piece made me realize I had a mistaken impression of who you are. I already thought of you as someone to aspire to for your discipline and accomplishments. However, I hadn't really considered you someone who could relate to a "normie" like me who tries to do his best, but doesn't have the discipline or successes that you have earned. Your thoughts on optimization really spoke to where I am in my journey. Maybe I don't have to be so hard on myself when its the journey that matters more than the optimized result.
I really enjoyed this entry and I love the concept. It’s such a simple idea with profound impact. It’s also fun to me to realize that I’ve been aware of many “sparks” throughout my career that I never fully acknowledged as anything concrete at the time other than “things that happened“. Now, looking back with this concept in mind, they stand out more clearly and reveal a deeper impact. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Gordo. Your words and insight inspire me to reshape my life. One thing I am struggling with is the: Where we do it vs who we do it with. As a single man in his mid-twenties that lives in the Midwest, I have greatly enjoyed my time in places such as Austin, Boulder or SF where I am around similar people (and can enjoy my sports year round). However, my family/closest friends/community I have started to build are all in the Midwest and I enjoy spending time with them. Any advice or questions I can ask myself to help figure out this question?
Two books might be useful. An older one is called The Artists Way. It helped me decide where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. A newer one called The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, which has ideas about career/happiness as well as some specific thoughts on the “where.”
Might be taking the idea of “who has been a spark for you and why” for the podcast! 😊
Speaking of sparks, I appreciate the shoutout 🙌 made my day and it’s only 7am here!
Thanks Griffin!
Thanks Griffin!
Hi Gordo! This is, without a doubt, my favorite piece you've ever written. I love all the advice about family, finances, and sport, but this one hit differently. This piece made me realize I had a mistaken impression of who you are. I already thought of you as someone to aspire to for your discipline and accomplishments. However, I hadn't really considered you someone who could relate to a "normie" like me who tries to do his best, but doesn't have the discipline or successes that you have earned. Your thoughts on optimization really spoke to where I am in my journey. Maybe I don't have to be so hard on myself when its the journey that matters more than the optimized result.
Thanks TB, you made my evening.
I really enjoyed this entry and I love the concept. It’s such a simple idea with profound impact. It’s also fun to me to realize that I’ve been aware of many “sparks” throughout my career that I never fully acknowledged as anything concrete at the time other than “things that happened“. Now, looking back with this concept in mind, they stand out more clearly and reveal a deeper impact. Thanks for sharing.
@reweti for the win 🫡
I’m thankful for @Reweti Wiki contribution to my page as well. A man of the people!
"What we do.
Where we do it.
Who we do it with."
Thanks Gordo. Your words and insight inspire me to reshape my life. One thing I am struggling with is the: Where we do it vs who we do it with. As a single man in his mid-twenties that lives in the Midwest, I have greatly enjoyed my time in places such as Austin, Boulder or SF where I am around similar people (and can enjoy my sports year round). However, my family/closest friends/community I have started to build are all in the Midwest and I enjoy spending time with them. Any advice or questions I can ask myself to help figure out this question?
Two books might be useful. An older one is called The Artists Way. It helped me decide where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. A newer one called The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, which has ideas about career/happiness as well as some specific thoughts on the “where.”