Personal Development
Lessons Learned Going From One Mile to an Ironman
A colleague once told me she'd completed an Ironman. I had to ask what that actually meant. A 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles on the bike, and then a marathon — [...]
Why We Seek Validation We Don’t Need — And What To Do Instead
As I look back on this past year — especially the early days of building and launching Vana Lab — one lesson stands out more than I expected. It didn’t [...]
Warren Buffett’s Final Letter: Lessons Learned from a Rewarding Life
Earlier this month, at age 95, Warren Buffett wrote his final shareholder letter (see pdf here). As he reflected on his life, a few life lessons stood out for me: [...]
The Best Investments Pay Life Dividends
When people talk about investments, they usually mean money. Start early. Be consistent. Let it grow. All solid advice. What if you took the same idea and applied it to [...]
Have Things. Be With People. (The Simple Shift That Changes Everything)
I’ve been spending more time lately thinking about how we relate to our stuff—and to each other. One phrase from my mindfulness and philosophy reading has really stayed with me, [...]
The Unintended Consequences of Overprotection: When Helping Hurts
As my parents have gotten older, I’ve found myself wanting to make their lives easier. I’ll offer to carry things for them, handle tasks they used to do themselves, and [...]
18 Warning Signs You’re Too Attached – And What to Do About It
Over the past few months, as part of my meditation practice, I’ve been exploring Zen Buddhism and its teachings about attachment. Recently, I came across a quote by Indian Jesuit [...]
Stop Waiting for the Perfect Time: Live Your Life Now
I'll do it after I get my degree... I'll do it after I get settled at my new job... I'll do it after I save up enough money... I'll do [...]
The Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell
(click on book cover for more details) The Conquest of Happiness Published: Originally published in 1930 ISBN-10: 1684116694 EP Rating: 4 out of 5 (recommend to [...]