Purpose

North Star

The guiding principles and long-term vision that shape my decisions and direction.

Personal Mission

To build things that matter, learn continuously, and help others think better about their lives and decisions.

Foundation

Core Values

1

Intellectual Honesty

Seek truth over comfort. Change your mind when the evidence demands it.

2

Long-Term Thinking

Make decisions that optimize for decades, not days. Compound interest applies to everything.

3

Continuous Learning

Stay curious. Read obsessively. Expose yourself to diverse ideas and perspectives.

4

Bias for Action

Done is better than perfect. Learn by doing. Ship, iterate, improve.

Vision

Life Areas

Work & Career

Build something meaningful at the intersection of finance, technology, and real estate. Create value through deep understanding, not just participation. Own equity in businesses that align with my values.

Relationships

Surround myself with people who challenge me intellectually and support me personally. Maintain deep friendships over broad networks. Be present with family.

Learning & Growth

Read widely across disciplines. Write to clarify thinking. Travel to expand perspective. Never stop being a student of life, business, and human nature.

Health & Vitality

Maintain energy and health as the foundation for everything else. Prioritize sleep, movement, and stress management. Optimize for longevity and sustained performance.

Philosophy

Mental Models

These are the frameworks I return to when making decisions or thinking through problems.

First Principles Second-Order Effects Inversion Circle of Competence Opportunity Cost Margin of Safety Via Negativa Skin in the Game

Inspiration

Words to Live By

"The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Boundaries

What I Avoid

Knowing what to say no to is as important as knowing what to pursue. These are the things I actively avoid:

Short-term thinking Status games Complexity for its own sake Borrowed opinions Meetings without purpose Negative-sum competition