I’ve been diving deep into preparations for our first live session of The Annual Review 2025, and I couldn’t be more excited to meet everyone in the program.
We already have 112 people signed up—a perfect number to bring in diverse perspectives while still keeping it intimate enough for everyone to connect.
Quick reminder that enrollment closes in just over 24 hours—at midnight ET tomorrow, Dec. 4th.
So this is your last chance to join us before the doors close until next year.
Let’s kick off 2025 together with clarity, purpose, and intention!
“Why Are You Still Using Evernote?”
It’s a question I get all the time. Evernote has had its share of criticism lately—new ownership, price hikes, and a wave of users moving to other apps. Yet, I still stand by it. Why?
The answer lies in understanding the real purpose of a notetaking app.
It’s not about having the flashiest features or the most innovative design. It’s about having a rock-solid foundation—the floor, not the ceiling, of functionality.
When you’re tired, stressed, or operating at your worst, you need a tool that’s simple, reliable, and easy to use. Evernote does that better than any other app I’ve tried.
It’s an unbeatable scratchpad, a quick capture tool that lets me save information from anywhere in seconds.
Once that idea is safely captured, I can move it to other tools if needed. For instance:
- Team projects? I move it to Notion, where our shared workspace lives.
- Book writing? That’s Obsidian, my current go-to for deeper, long-form work.
For my most important data, I need a safe, conservative place. Evernote is still that place for me.
You don’t store your core memories on the bleeding edge of technology. You keep them where you know they’re safe, even if it’s not the trendiest option.
A Quest for Self-Knowledge: From Self-Help to Somatic Healing (Part III – Awakening My Body)
How do you reconnect with the wisdom of your body after years of ignoring it?
In Part III of A Quest for Self-Knowledge, I dive into the physical sensations and suppressed emotions that shaped my journey back to wholeness.
From the persistent pain that first pushed me inward to the transformative experiences of ayahuasca and somatic therapy, I explore how listening to my body has healed old wounds and opened up new possibilities.
This chapter is about rediscovering the power of the body—not just as a vessel for living, but as a profound source of clarity, intuition, and peace.
Building a Second Brain Has Sold 300,000 Copies Worldwide! 🎉🥳🙌
It took about 30 months, which means we've sold about 10,000 copies per month on average since it was released. Only 8 countries have reported sales out of 28 total, so we still have a long way to go...
The most interesting detail is that U.S. sales account for less than half the total, and that's trending downward as more international editions are released. Long term I'm guessing that the U.S. will only make up 20-25% of total sales (despite making up 65% of the advances I've received).
I think publishers systematically underestimate the size of the overseas book market, as the middle class grows around the globe and the U.S. share of the world economy dwindles. Especially when it comes to books written by online creators, who tend to have very international audiences.
This is the perfect time to pick up a copy as a holiday gift, company perk, or New Year's Resolution booster.
Podcast: When Intellect Meets the Somatic
I recently joined Victor Saadia in Valle de Bravo on his podcast for a deep and fascinating conversation on the intersection of creativity, somatic embodiment, and intellectual rationalization.
We dove into some big ideas: how the body, emotions, and community influence our creative lives—often more profoundly than our abstract, rational minds.
I shared personal stories about my journey as a writer, the unexpected lessons I’ve learned through in-person experiences, and my exploration of somatic practices like ayahuasca and breathwork.
One theme we kept coming back to was the power of rituals. How can rituals challenge the overly individualistic narratives that disconnect us from others, ourselves, and the world around us?
This question led us to discuss everything from cultural identities in Mexico and the U.S. to what it means to belong—both collectively and personally.
