We live in a world where thinking is optional.
A.I. will write your thoughts, answer your questions, and keep you entertained.

Here is the paradox.
Every time you outsource thinking to technology, you forget how to think with yourself.

So I started going backward. Analog. Human.
I picked the pen back up.

I handwrite my ideas in cursive. I take a quick photo. I drop it into ChatGPT. It reads my cursive with wild accuracy, then turns it into clean text I can use for show prep, articles, courses, whatever I am building.

This gives me both sides of the stack.
Pen on paper for memory, focus, and deeper comprehension.
A.I. for clarity, structure, and speed.

Intelligence is not data. Intelligence is presence. It is the ability to notice what is here and connect dots a machine will miss. Writing by hand brings me back to presence. Pairing it with A.I. makes the ideas usable.

We also get into something I call fluency. The easier something is to read, the more believable it feels. That is true for a website and it is true for your own mind. Cursive lets me draw words, not just letters. It feels more fluent, which makes thinking easier.

In this episode we widen the lens.
How to build a business that can handle real life.
How to decide when to quit.
How to pursue mastery in a way that still lets you live.

You will hear about the Barbell Strategy for income. One side handles your monthly nut. The other side is for moonshots. You will hear why quitting can be wisdom, not weakness. Credit to The Dip by Seth Godin for that frame. You will also hear the Mastery Model I love. Stack three different skills over 21 to 30 years. That is how legends create new categories.

We talk about passion and purpose. Passion is the energy. Purpose is the direction. You will not love every task on the path, but you can love the reason you do it. When both are present, you feel dangerous in the best way.

We also talk about reflection. When someone doubts you, notice where you are doubting yourself. Use it. Sit with it. Then choose the next move from clarity, not reactivity.

If the algorithms have been eating your attention, this will help you take it back. Start by writing things down. Then use A.I. to sharpen the signal.

What you will learn

• The ancient, low tech practice that boosts memory and focus
• How to pair pen and A.I. so you think better, not less
• The Barbell Strategy for steady income plus asymmetric upside
• When to quit and when to double down
• The Mastery Model that shows why stacking three skills can change your life
• How to use reflection to handle doubt and make cleaner decisions
• MAP Training for hybrid athletes and high performers

Timestamps

0:00 The shocking A.I. hack trailer
0:45 The Ancient Hack, handwriting and memory science
03:15 The critical thinking test. Are you smart enough for A.I.?
08:03 The Barbell Strategy for entrepreneurial income
13:22 Building monthly recurring revenue
21:00 The investment phase. Why you do not see the future payout
29:39 The paradox of quitting to win. The Dip
32:07 The Mastery Model. 21 to 30 years and 3 skills
37:21 The reflection test. How to navigate criticism and self doubt
46:03 High performance secret. MAP Training for hybrid athletes