Archive - Beyond Self Improvement

April 2025

The Day You Realize You're Living Someone Else's Dream (Part II)

And what happens when you finally start listening to your own

Apr 30 •

The Day You Realize You're Living Someone Else's Dream (Part I)

And what happens when you finally start listening to your own

Apr 24 •

There Are No Problems, Only Challenges

What a sleepless year after divorce taught me about peace, presence, and the stories we believe

Apr 17 •

The Myth of More

More effort is wasted managing what doesn’t matter than doing what does

Apr 2 •

March 2025

Irish Wisdom From My Grandfather

My dad's letter before I turned 14 still guides me today

Mar 26 •

Why You Should 'Eat the Shrimp'

My path from self-denial to the middle way

Mar 19 •

The Gift of Disillusionment

Why losing faith in the world frees you to find true, lasting contentment within

Mar 12 •

Forget About Controlling Your Thoughts. Focus on This Instead.

9 surprising lessons from a weeklong meditation retreat

Mar 6 •

February 2025

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