The Four Agreements
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There are four simple truths that, if practiced, can free us from the self-imposed suffering of blame, judgment, and assumption. Here is a guide to these transformative agreements.
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Books
Favorite Books & Wisdom
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A curated list of books and wisdom that I find valuable and live by.
Data Science
On Data-Driven Science in Hydrology
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A reflection on the shift from process-based models to data-driven approaches in hydrology…
Duality
Your Own Best Counselor is You
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When others have a problem, we give advice. When we have a problem, we seek it. What if we could create an inner observer to counsel ourselves with the same clarity and compassion?
Ego
The Triangle of Self-Obsession
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There is a self-destructive pattern that traps us in suffering. It is a triangle with three points: resentment, anger, and fear. The only way out is to see it for what it is.
Forgiveness
On Forgiveness
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We misunderstand forgiveness. We think it’s a gift we give to others. The truth is, it’s a power we give to ourselves. And it starts in the one place we often forget to look.
Goals
On Time Management
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A simple approach to time management that starts with a clear goal and prioritizing tasks by their consequences.
Happiness
Three Roads to Peace
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Ancient wisdom suggests that peace isn’t a one-size-fits-all state. Instead, there are three distinct paths one can walk: the way of knowledge, the way of action, and the way of devotion.
Hydrology
On Data-Driven Science in Hydrology
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A reflection on the shift from process-based models to data-driven approaches in hydrology…
Ikigai
How to Find Your Purpose
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The search for ‘passion’ can be abstract. This framework offers a practical compass with four key questions: What do you love, what are you good at, what does the world need, and what can you be paid for?
Jim Rohn
How Tall Should a Tree Grow?
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A simple lesson from nature, inspired by Jim Rohn, on why we should never place artificial limits on our own potential.
The Seasons of Life
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Life moves in cycles. As Jim Rohn taught, understanding how to act in each season is the secret to a well-lived life. The rules are simple, but not easy.
Letting Go
The Triangle of Self-Obsession
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There is a self-destructive pattern that traps us in suffering. It is a triangle with three points: resentment, anger, and fear. The only way out is to see it for what it is.
Machine Learning
On Data-Driven Science in Hydrology
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A reflection on the shift from process-based models to data-driven approaches in hydrology…
Meditation
Reflections on a 10-Day Vipassana Course
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My experience with a 10-day silent meditation retreat and the lessons it taught me about the mind.
Mindfulness
Three Roads to Peace
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Ancient wisdom suggests that peace isn’t a one-size-fits-all state. Instead, there are three distinct paths one can walk: the way of knowledge, the way of action, and the way of devotion.
Reflections on a 10-Day Vipassana Course
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My experience with a 10-day silent meditation retreat and the lessons it taught me about the mind.
Mindset
Four Simple Laws for Navigating Life
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Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but a few fundamental principles can help make sense of it all. These mental models can help you navigate the world with more wisdom and less stress.
Your Own Best Counselor is You
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When others have a problem, we give advice. When we have a problem, we seek it. What if we could create an inner observer to counsel ourselves with the same clarity and compassion?
On the Law of Averages
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How persistence and increasing your attempts can lead to success, even when you feel you’re not an outlier.
The Triangle of Self-Obsession
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There is a self-destructive pattern that traps us in suffering. It is a triangle with three points: resentment, anger, and fear. The only way out is to see it for what it is.
The Four Agreements
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There are four simple truths that, if practiced, can free us from the self-imposed suffering of blame, judgment, and assumption. Here is a guide to these transformative agreements.
On Forgiveness
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We misunderstand forgiveness. We think it’s a gift we give to others. The truth is, it’s a power we give to ourselves. And it starts in the one place we often forget to look.
Persistence
On the Law of Averages
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How persistence and increasing your attempts can lead to success, even when you feel you’re not an outlier.
Personal Growth
How Tall Should a Tree Grow?
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A simple lesson from nature, inspired by Jim Rohn, on why we should never place artificial limits on our own potential.
The Seasons of Life
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Life moves in cycles. As Jim Rohn taught, understanding how to act in each season is the secret to a well-lived life. The rules are simple, but not easy.
The Four Agreements
Published:
There are four simple truths that, if practiced, can free us from the self-imposed suffering of blame, judgment, and assumption. Here is a guide to these transformative agreements.
On Forgiveness
Published:
We misunderstand forgiveness. We think it’s a gift we give to others. The truth is, it’s a power we give to ourselves. And it starts in the one place we often forget to look.
Philosophy
Four Simple Laws for Navigating Life
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Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but a few fundamental principles can help make sense of it all. These mental models can help you navigate the world with more wisdom and less stress.
Three Roads to Peace
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Ancient wisdom suggests that peace isn’t a one-size-fits-all state. Instead, there are three distinct paths one can walk: the way of knowledge, the way of action, and the way of devotion.
The Triangle of Self-Obsession
Published:
There is a self-destructive pattern that traps us in suffering. It is a triangle with three points: resentment, anger, and fear. The only way out is to see it for what it is.
The Four Agreements
Published:
There are four simple truths that, if practiced, can free us from the self-imposed suffering of blame, judgment, and assumption. Here is a guide to these transformative agreements.
Potential
How Tall Should a Tree Grow?
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A simple lesson from nature, inspired by Jim Rohn, on why we should never place artificial limits on our own potential.
Productivity
Four Simple Laws for Navigating Life
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Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but a few fundamental principles can help make sense of it all. These mental models can help you navigate the world with more wisdom and less stress.
On the Law of Averages
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How persistence and increasing your attempts can lead to success, even when you feel you’re not an outlier.
On Time Management
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A simple approach to time management that starts with a clear goal and prioritizing tasks by their consequences.
Purpose
How to Find Your Purpose
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The search for ‘passion’ can be abstract. This framework offers a practical compass with four key questions: What do you love, what are you good at, what does the world need, and what can you be paid for?
Reading
Favorite Books & Wisdom
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A curated list of books and wisdom that I find valuable and live by.
Resilience
The Seasons of Life
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Life moves in cycles. As Jim Rohn taught, understanding how to act in each season is the secret to a well-lived life. The rules are simple, but not easy.
Self-Awareness
Your Own Best Counselor is You
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When others have a problem, we give advice. When we have a problem, we seek it. What if we could create an inner observer to counsel ourselves with the same clarity and compassion?
Self-Discovery
How to Find Your Purpose
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The search for ‘passion’ can be abstract. This framework offers a practical compass with four key questions: What do you love, what are you good at, what does the world need, and what can you be paid for?
Time Management
On Time Management
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A simple approach to time management that starts with a clear goal and prioritizing tasks by their consequences.
Vipassana
Reflections on a 10-Day Vipassana Course
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My experience with a 10-day silent meditation retreat and the lessons it taught me about the mind.
Wisdom
How Tall Should a Tree Grow?
Published:
A simple lesson from nature, inspired by Jim Rohn, on why we should never place artificial limits on our own potential.
Four Simple Laws for Navigating Life
Published:
Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but a few fundamental principles can help make sense of it all. These mental models can help you navigate the world with more wisdom and less stress.
Three Roads to Peace
Published:
Ancient wisdom suggests that peace isn’t a one-size-fits-all state. Instead, there are three distinct paths one can walk: the way of knowledge, the way of action, and the way of devotion.
Your Own Best Counselor is You
Published:
When others have a problem, we give advice. When we have a problem, we seek it. What if we could create an inner observer to counsel ourselves with the same clarity and compassion?
Favorite Books & Wisdom
Published:
A curated list of books and wisdom that I find valuable and live by.
The Seasons of Life
Published:
Life moves in cycles. As Jim Rohn taught, understanding how to act in each season is the secret to a well-lived life. The rules are simple, but not easy.
The Triangle of Self-Obsession
Published:
There is a self-destructive pattern that traps us in suffering. It is a triangle with three points: resentment, anger, and fear. The only way out is to see it for what it is.
How to Find Your Purpose
Published:
The search for ‘passion’ can be abstract. This framework offers a practical compass with four key questions: What do you love, what are you good at, what does the world need, and what can you be paid for?
The Four Agreements
Published:
There are four simple truths that, if practiced, can free us from the self-imposed suffering of blame, judgment, and assumption. Here is a guide to these transformative agreements.
On Forgiveness
Published:
We misunderstand forgiveness. We think it’s a gift we give to others. The truth is, it’s a power we give to ourselves. And it starts in the one place we often forget to look.
Work
How to Find Your Purpose
Published:
The search for ‘passion’ can be abstract. This framework offers a practical compass with four key questions: What do you love, what are you good at, what does the world need, and what can you be paid for?