I had one hero growing up. Years later he walked up the dock, got on the superyacht I was working on, and I served him dinner for a week. I never said a word. Not one word.

This one's about what we wanted to be when we were little, and how far away we ended up — from Getaway presenter, to war correspondent, to working four jobs and landing in France with 18 euros and no plan. Somewhere in there I wanted to be a box of crayons. Somewhere in there I snuck a Polly Pocket into church.

Turns out I didn't miss the dream. I just got here sideways, about twenty years late, and didn't notice.

Also: my recording died mid-episode, so please enjoy an unsolicited ad for the 300-gallon water bottle I wasted my money on last week.

What did YOU want to be? I bet you're closer than you think.

Editing note: I'm learning as I go. The cuts are rough, the boom mic sags, and I'm getting better every week. Thanks for bearing with me as we keep trucking on.

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I've been frugal my entire life.

I compare prices. I avoid expensive items. I feel guilty buying the flash clothes.

So... where the hell is all my money?

In this meeting, we're talking about being cheap without somehow becoming rich, why I still don't own a house, the strange guilt that comes with spending money, and why I keep accidentally starting hobbies instead of businesses.

We also wander into millennials, Gen Z, home ownership, unfinished projects, and the comforting realization that maybe collecting business ideas is just my favorite hobby now.

It's less of a financial masterclass and more of a public investigation into my own life choices.

Membership is automatic.

🎥 I also mention a video in this episode. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/yHcTVddDMnA

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Some mornings you wake up ready to take over the world.

Other mornings, replying to one email feels like you've just been asked to solve climate change before lunch.

In this meeting, we're talking about those weird in-between days where nothing is technically wrong, but your brain is only running at about 60%.

We chat about creative burnout, feeling flat, motivation, productivity guilt, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is stop pretending you're a robot and accept that humans have off days.

If you've ever stared at your to-do list for twenty minutes before deciding to reorganize your desktop instead, this meeting is for you.

Membership is automatic.

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You opened this episode to learn about ADHD. Somehow you've ended up reorganizing your kitchen, researching deep-sea squid, and forgetting what day it is. In this meeting, we're discussing attention, executive dysfunction, hyperfocus, procrastination, and the beautiful chaos of living with an ADHD brain.

Sometimes a major life change starts with a minor identity crisis and a trip to the salon. This week we're talking about fresh starts, shaking up routines, and why changing something small can make a surprisingly big difference when you're feeling stuck. No promises, but dramatic haircuts have launched many personal reinventions.

Your brain is supposed to keep you alive. Unfortunately, it sometimes acts like a full-time critic with no hobbies. In this meeting, we explore negative thinking, worst-case-scenario spirals, and why our minds are so good at finding problems. We'll also test some internet life advice that should probably come with a warning label.

A slightly dramatic title for a surprisingly useful skill. This week we're talking meditation, mindfulness, racing thoughts, and why sitting quietly for five minutes can feel like an extreme sport. If your brain has been running laps around itself, this meeting is for you.

Perfectionism sounds productive until you realize you've spent six hours adjusting the font size on a to-do list. In this meeting, we're unpacking why perfectionism keeps us stuck, how to stop waiting for the perfect moment, and what it actually takes to move forward. Plus, some truly questionable advice from the internet.