My Projects, Questions, and Intentions for 2025


I’m thrilled to share some big news. We’re getting our very own app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

This is all thanks to Circle Plus, which lets us turn our community into its own branded mobile experience.

What’s in it for you:

  • You can explore new free mini-courses inside the app.
  • You can access our courses, membership, and events all in one place from its own app.
  • You can enjoy a smoother, faster, and more intuitive experience designed just for our community.

We’re aiming to launch in April and are turning the entire process of creating our app into a real-life case study.

Inside our Second Brain Membership, we’re sharing weekly project updates, show you what’s happening behind the scenes, and let you in on how we’re making decisions internally.

If you want to follow along, join us in the Membership.


How to Move from FOMO to JOMO

If you’ve ever felt like you’re never quite caught up—whether it’s the latest news, trends, or insights—you’re not alone. The constant flood of information us in a state of limbo, always chasing but never arriving.

That’s FOMO in action: the fear that something important is slipping through the cracks.

So how do we flip the script and embrace JOMO—the joy of missing out?

The key isn’t about cutting yourself off from information completely. It’s about shifting your focus to what actually matters to you. Instead of being pulled in a thousand directions, ask yourself: Where am I right now? Who am I? What do I truly want to achieve?

For me, the antidote to FOMO has been filtering information through the lens of my current projects. I don’t need to know everything—just what moves my work forward now. That clarity brings a sense of ease. I’m no longer drowning in options but making conscious choices.

So, I invite you to reflect: How do you experience FOMO? What would it feel like to let go of the pressure to keep up and instead trust that you’re exactly where you need to be?


My Projects, Questions, and Intentions for 2025

As I step into 2025, I’m focusing not just on goals, but on the deeper questions and intentions shaping my path forward. Last year made it clear that financial sustainability needs to be our top priority, so we’re making profitability the guiding filter for every project.

But beyond the numbers, I’m also asking bigger questions: How can I make irreversible decisions that simplify my life? What kind of experiences do I want to have with my kids while they’re young? And what does my jealousy of others reveal about what’s missing in my own life?

In my latest blog post, I share the major projects we’re committing to—from launching a Second Brain Notion template to rethinking how we teach AI—and the open questions that will guide my personal and professional growth this year.

If you’re reflecting on how to shape your own 2025, I hope my approach sparks some ideas for you.


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The Next Evolution of Superhuman AI for Your Email Inbox

Email isn’t where we do our best work—it’s just where we take in new information. That’s why I’m always looking for ways to process emails faster so I can focus on more meaningful work.

And Superhuman, my favorite email app, just took a huge leap forward with its latest AI updates.

Superhuman AI now helps you clear your inbox effortlessly with Auto Labels that categorize emails automatically and Auto Drafts that write replies based on your calendar, previous messages, and even connected documents. You can also set Auto Reminders to follow up on important emails—and soon, Superhuman will even send follow-ups for you, hands-free.

In other words, email is about to become a whole lot smarter, so you don’t have to spend your best hours buried in your inbox.

If you want to try it for yourself, you can get a 1-month free trial of Superhuman using our link below.


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