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The Moisture Layer — Stop Waiting for the Rain. Start Storing What You Have. #43

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The Moisture Layer — Stop Waiting for the Rain. Start Storing What You Have. #43

Deep dive explores the "Sun Dance" ritual and pushing AI tools through the drought. The "Being Coached" Layer with Dr. Goodman breaks down the "Tincture of Time." Bookshelf Peeled features John Ortberg’s Soul Keeping and the necessity of the "dark night."

The Pungency Layer - When Your Authenticity Stings... You #35

The Pungency Layer

The Pungency Layer - When Your Authenticity Stings... You #35

🌑 The Void: Why I abandon myself before the harvest. 🎣 Dr. Goodman: You never leave fish to go looking for fish. 📖 Brené Brown: Letting go of who you’re "supposed" to be. 🎥 Design Rebel: A Reggae journey from the Void to the Beach. Stay in the game. 🛡️

The Fermentation Layer - Why You Need Financial Pressure to Develop an Antifragile Soul #26

The Fermentation Layer

The Fermentation Layer - Why You Need Financial Pressure to Develop an Antifragile Soul #26

Fermentation isn't rot; it's transformation. Financial pressure & rock bottoms create something richer than quick success: antifragility & a Bullshit Detector worth more than any course. Stop analyzing the trauma—you're ready now. Start pouring the wealth (wisdom) you've fermented.

The Cycle Layer - When 10,000 Hours Didn't Match the Timeline I Expected (Or Did It?) #24

The Cycle Layer

The Cycle Layer - When 10,000 Hours Didn't Match the Timeline I Expected (Or Did It?) #24

Stop letting your inherited "blood tax" equation define your worth. The 10,000 hours aren't wasted; they're nutrients. Bury the old timeline and the identity attached to it. Decomposition isn't failure—it's transformation. The rebirth is coming.

The Chemical Layer - The Real Reason You Feel 'Not Enough' (It's Not What You Think) #13

The Chemical Layer

The Chemical Layer - The Real Reason You Feel 'Not Enough' (It's Not What You Think) #13

Learn what your emotions are trying to tell you. This week, we explore how anger, perfectionism, and other reactions aren’t flaws but intelligent defense systems built to keep you safe. Discover how to honor these emotional bodyguards and decide which ones still serve the person you're becoming.

The Memory Layer - What Your Body Remembers #11

The Memory Layer

The Memory Layer - What Your Body Remembers #11

Discover what your body is trying to tell you. We explore how stress, sacrifice, & past trauma get stored in your cells, manifesting as stubborn weight or physical tension. It's not about fixing what's broken, but updating your body's operating system to match who you've become.

The Flavor Layer - What Makes You Distinct #10

The Flavor Layer

The Flavor Layer - What Makes You Distinct #10

Discover what makes you truly distinct and essential. Learn how to own your irreplaceable power under pressure, stop burning out from your own brilliance, and intentionally craft the circumstances that bring out your most powerful "flavor."

The Texture Layer: Why Comfort Kills Your Growth #7

The Texture Layer: Why Comfort Kills Your Growth #7

Tired of life looking good on paper but feeling stuck? This week, we dive into why silk feels nice, but rope helps you climb. Discover how embracing life's rough edges leads to authentic growth and unexpected breakthroughs.

The Neck Layer: Deploy Your Inner Periscope! #3

The Neck Layer: Deploy Your Inner Periscope! #3

Learn why some passions refuse to die, even when life tells you to 'be practical.' Your inner periscope holds the key.

What if Shrek Was Right? Discovering Our Inner Layers #1

What if Shrek Was Right? Discovering Our Inner Layers #1

Your weekly guide to authentic self-discovery. First edition: "What if Shrek Was Right?" We blend humor, wisdom, & art to help you unlayer & find your true source—that's the game plan!