by Ali Schiller | Sep 17, 2026
Slow Down, Go Fast, or Hold Them Accountable This week I’m doing something different with my Read, Watch, Listen recommendations. In the past I’ve shared three unrelated recommendations, but this time I’m sharing three recs all related to the current AI debate. Slow... by Ali Schiller | Sep 10, 2026
Acting on Your Genius When I think of genius, I think of your potential, that well of unnameable energy inside of you that is waiting to be expressed. In our work, our hope is to draw that out and help people act on their unique form of genius. Luckily, we see that... by Ali Schiller | Aug 27, 2026
The Harada Method I was forwarded an article about Shohei Ohtani’s goal-setting method. I was intrigued by the chart he created as a high school freshman when he set the goal to be the number 1 Japanese draft pick. A pretty singular 14-year old already. The Harada... by Ali Schiller | Aug 20, 2026
Outside the Algorithm It’s coming up more and more often on our coaching calls. Commitments around screens and especially social media, have been common but even more so now. It starts with deleting apps (social, news, dating, etc.), then setting limits around... by Ali Schiller | Aug 6, 2026
Making Space for Choice This quarter, I set an intention to focus on increasing my energy. I was feeling depleted after a momentous spring quarter. I thought the answer would be more meditation, better planning, and lots of exercise. We know that energy is a... by Ali Schiller | Jul 28, 2026
Punishment Doesn’t Fix Procrastination. Here’s What Does. If you know what to do, but you avoid doing it, what is the most effective way to address your avoidance? Is it a punitive consequence, i.e. fear that something bad will happen, or awareness? We...
