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Essays on building companies, leading people and rebuilding.
75 essays from the inGenuity newsletter, written since 2023. New ones every other Thursday.
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Cornerstone essays
The essays that best capture the thinking on building, systems and second acts.
The Power of Synergy
Why More Doesn’t Always Mean Better
Extreme Ownership
If you're going to half-ass it, don't do it at all
Why We’ll Say No to a Deal
Your Success > A Commission Check
Adapt or Die. (I Chose Adapt)
The change that saved me from inbox overload.
From Rock Bottom to a $14M Deal
My personal newsletter, where business meets spirituality
The 10 Rules That Aren’t Rules
What Burning Man taught me about living.
Building and leadership
Building companies, leading teams and the systems that hold it together. 22 essays.
Are You Stunting Your Own Growth?
Breaking through limitations
It’s Not Them, It’s You
Are you practicing conscious awareness?
Warrior: Choose Your Fight
I’m opting for peace
The 10 Rules That Aren’t Rules
What Burning Man taught me about living.
Stop Worshipping Productivity
Burnout isn’t proof you worked hard
Adapt or Die. (I Chose Adapt)
The change that saved me from inbox overload.
It’s True, I’m a Book Worm
Books That Will Change Your Life
What I Learned From the Man Who Changed My Career
(I’m Talking About Multi-Million Dollar Lessons...)
Around Here, Learning Never Stops
We Are Committed to Growth
The Power of Synergy
Why More Doesn’t Always Mean Better
Two Principles to Strengthen Your Conversations
How to Communicate Clearly and Build Deeper Connections
Today I Pass the Mic to You
Ask Me Anything
Embracing the Seasons of Business
All companies have seasons, just like life and the Earth.
If It Clicks It Sticks
Understanding how perspective shapes reality
Extreme Ownership
If you're going to half-ass it, don't do it at all
My Dream Board of Life Advisors
Broadening perspectives leads to more informed decision-making
From Sesame Street to the AI Streets
How AI can enhance efficiency in our daily lives
I Started My Career As A Busboy.
And It’s Why I Am Successful Today
I Didn’t Get The Job...
And It Was The Best Thing To Happen To Me.
I Haven’t Taken In Any Money in Months...
How skipping the consistent paycheck has led to financial freedom.
Winning Your Busiest Days
5 Steps That Will Kickstart Your Day...
Are Your Principles Aligned?🤔
Finding The Intersection Between Personal Values and Career
Real estate
An operator’s view of property, deals and value others miss. 3 essays.
Hospitality
Two decades of restaurants, bars and the people who make them work. 3 essays.
Reinvention
Rock bottom, recalibration and rebuilding from the ground up. 16 essays.
Imposter Syndrome Is Lying to You
Relax, Everything Is Fine
One Year of F*ck Rock Bottom
Some honest thoughts on this past year
When We Change What We See We Change the Way We See It
And this is how we see real estate in an ever-changing world
The Real F Word
Why Failure Might Be the Spark You Need
Adapting Without Erasing
How Adaptability Became My Superpower
The Darkest Night of My Life.
*Trigger Warning*
A Story From My New Book That Hit #1 on Amazon
The First Domino Toward My Downfall
From Bankruptcy to Book Launch
The Power of a Comeback
Embracing the Unknown
The magic lives where the unknown begins.
My Least Favorite Word
Use This Catalyst to Transform You
I’m Back From My Journey
Mother aya had an earful for me, I can’t wait to share with you
Imagine Reliving The Worst Moment of Your Life...
There's So Much More to Come.
It’s Time To Burn...
Reflecting on the Three Lessons I Learned At Burning Man
Holy Sh*t, I’m Finally Doing It...
And It's Daunting.
I Changed My Mind.
The Way I Learned The Value of the Side Hustle...
I'm Finally Making Peace With It.
This Is How You Can, Too.
Mindset and life
Family, health, purpose and the inner work behind the outer work. 25 essays.
Seven Days in Rural Brazil
Your inner game matters most
Who Am I?
What We Can Learn From Our Children
A Temple, Some Dust, and the Naked Truth
Burning Man made me feel more human.
Why Forgiveness Feels So Hard
Moving On Isn’t Just a Mental Decision
One week. One night.
One last shot to join us.
The Abundance Paradox
What Do We Actually Own?
Leading With Mother Aya
A recent retreat threw me into an unexpected role.
The Importance of Having a Hobby
Here’s What I Do Outside of Work...
The Power of Being Uncomfortable
What are you a master at?
Transforming Lives Through Coherence Healing
Having an Open Mind Achieves the Unimaginable
Misery Loves Company
As a society we gravitate towards negativity
The Power of Meditation
Reshaping my self-perception and belief systems in an instant
The Secret Self-Help Books Won't Tell You...
It All Starts With This Question.
Do You Know Who You Are?
Learning About Our Strengths as Dreamers and Doers.
It’s Time To Say Thank You.
Showing Gratitude To Everyone Along For The Ride
Lessons To My Younger Self
The Four Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in Life
Take The D*mn Compliment
The Reason You Should Start Embracing Every Compliment.
Are You Struggling To Create A Routine?
Here Are Five Ways to Improve Your Flow.
I Feel Like Sh*t Today
Combating The Tough Days With Positivity
How I Manage My Marriage...
My Wife and I Are Soulmates, But What Does That Really Mean?
Why Kids Are Smarter Than Us...
How my 10-year old revived my passion for the arts
I'm Sorry If This Is Too Harsh...
Write. Sh*t. Down.
Time For Some Tough Love From Uncle G😬
Being Present and Giving a F*ck
I Learned The True Value of Giving
and it's not what you may think...
The Important Path to Giving Zero F*cks
Dropping The Facade and Embracing The True You
Updates
Notes from the year, milestones and newsletter news. 6 essays.
I’m Hitting Pause
How I’m navigating 2026
Moving Into 2026 With Intention
The barefoot 10-mile hike.
We Went Out With a Bang
Christmas 2025 Vacation
Before we close out the year...
There’s one last thing I want to say
Wrapping Up & Winding Down
Time to close out 2025
Thanksgiving Reflections
Simply Be in the Present
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