Travis Wright

On having fun and being unbeatable.

A framework for max uncertainty.

On the pricelessness of temporary things.

On death, evolution, and eternity.

On designing each facet of our lives with intention.

On creating space now for the things that bring us fulfillment.

On finding the balance between input and output.

On using discontent to improve wellbeing.

On choosing what to make from the materials we’ve been given.

On seeing truth through the lens of time and evolution.

On identifying our unique recipe for living that maximizes fulfillment.

On the universe’s essential nature and its posture towards us.

On understanding how we’re wired.

On the relationship between rebellion and freedom.

On using action to figure out what to do next.

On reducing my reliance on list keeping to help put first things first.

On expressing gratitude while embracing randomness.

On discovering who we are by stripping away all that we aren’t.

The big things are made up of the small things.

On judging philosophy by the quality of life it creates.

On moving from the fringe to the middle.

On the relationship between circumstance and choice of response.

On balancing advancing consciousness and connection with the natural world.

On using a process of elimination to find your passion.

On living more fully here and now.

On leveraging our circumstances for growth.

On appreciating the wonder we’re a part of.

On reconnecting with the fun that drew you into creative work.

On the unique and personal nature of fulfillment.

On the costs and difficulty of achieving upward mobility.

On emergent phenomena and why it’s the engine of the universe

On the spectral nature of fate and fullness.

On the fluid nature of our beings.

On achieving better performance with less effort.

On patient accumulation, asymmetric bets, and winning Monopoly.

On why societies fail when they leave too many people behind.

On assembling a mosaic of methods for defining the many layers of reality.

On our need to merge science and mysticism.

On why the action is here, and always will be.

On the power of simple-yet-tough decisions repeated consistently over time.

On identifying what we can control and releasing ourselves from the rest.

On the relationship between population density, regulations, and taxes.

On seeking health, fulfillment, and joy daily.

On just how fleeting our time together in this life really is.

On the importance of considering the people behind the things we buy.

On the costs of relocating your home base.

On the fleetingness of life and the benefits of not believing in an afterlife.

A mental model for generating change.