Mar 4, 2026 · 3 hr 20 min · 25 segments
Focus is one of those things everyone swears they need more of and almost no one is actually addressing correctly. In this episode, we dig into what the science actually says about attention spans…
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So have you ever had a real breakthrough, like actually understand something about yourself, and then two weeks later you're doing the exact same shit again? That's the problem with online courses and content in general.
They can give you the plan, but they can't coach you through the moment when life gets in the way.
They just give you generic advice that sounds smart, but doesn't translate into your actual life when it really matters.
I built nine courses on the stuff that people actually struggle with, boundaries, procrastination, emotions, and then I co-created Purpose, an AI coach that actually learns who you are and challenges you when you need it.
You do the exercise from the courses, you talk to the coach about what came up, and then the coach already knows your patterns, your blind spots, what you've been working on, and all of the other exercises that you've done.
So for a limited time, I am selling both of my flagship products, the Solved membership courses and the Purpose AI app together once and for all.
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“A contrarian twist on concentration itself”
“Why some brains only start with spark”
“A startling number on everyday drift”
“An unexpected way to sharpen attention”
“A candid look at compulsive deep dives”
“Why games feel so effortlessly absorbing”
“The moment grit stops being the answer”
“The subtle cost of visible devices”
“When schedules reshape creative lives”
“How value follows where eyes linger”