Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Every six months, I stop and tell you what's really going on. This time there's a lot to cover.
Get a candid life update as I navigate the summer of 2026. I am sharing lessons on balancing a growing family with business.
The biggest news: we welcomed our third child, Angel, a couple of months ago, born at home in Mexico with a traditional midwife. It reshaped our family in ways I didn't expect, and I get into what changed with our other two kids, with my wife Lauren, and with how I think about my own time.
On the business side: the first-ever cohort of The AI Second Brain wrapped with a promoter score of 70, and my book, Life in Perspective, is finished and heading to print. It comes out November 3.
🧠 The next AI Second Brain Enrollment opens August 26: bit.ly/3S5stbu
📚 Be the first to read my next book “Life in Perspective: The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review”: bit.ly/3P3Qtdn
I also share what happened when I ran part of my mid-year review through Claude for the first time. What it noticed about my own life stopped me mid-sentence.
If you've never tried reviewing your own life with AI, this might change your mind.
CHAPTERS:
In this update, I break down what has shifted over the last six months, specifically focusing on how the arrival of my third child has impacted my daily routine. If you are trying to manage your own career while raising a young family, this honest look at my schedule and mindset will help you find a sustainable path forward.
Beyond the personal news, I offer insights into how business operations have adapted to these new demands. This reflection is designed to provide actionable takeaways for anyone struggling to maintain productivity during major life transitions. By combining my personal life update with professional strategy, I hope to show you that growth is possible even when your capacity changes.
Subscribe for weekly productivity and life balance breakdowns, and comment below on how you manage your own major life transitions.
0:00 A New Chapter: Balancing Life and Growth
2:50 Entering My Prime: Professional and Personal Shifts
5:32 The Evolution of the Second Brain
12:32 Behind the Scenes of My Upcoming Book
15:02 The Power of the Midyear Check-in
21:10 Refining My Systems and Responsibilities
Every six months, I stop and tell you what's really going on. This time there's a lot to cover.
Get a candid life update as I navigate the summer of 2026. I am sharing lessons on balancing a growing family with business.
The biggest news: we welcomed our third child, Angel, a couple of months ago, born at home in Mexico with a traditional midwife. It reshaped our family in ways I didn't expect, and I get into what changed with our other two kids, with my wife Lauren, and with how I think about my own time.
On the business side: the first-ever cohort of The AI Second Brain wrapped with a promoter score of 70, and my book, Life in Perspective, is finished and heading to print. It comes out November 3.
🧠 The next AI Second Brain Enrollment opens August 26: bit.ly/3S5stbu
📚 Be the first to read my next book “Life in Perspective: The Art and Power of the Annual Life Review”: bit.ly/3P3Qtdn
I also share what happened when I ran part of my mid-year review through Claude for the first time. What it noticed about my own life stopped me mid-sentence.
If you've never tried reviewing your own life with AI, this might change your mind.
CHAPTERS:
In this update, I break down what has shifted over the last six months, specifically focusing on how the arrival of my third child has impacted my daily routine. If you are trying to manage your own career while raising a young family, this honest look at my schedule and mindset will help you find a sustainable path forward.
Beyond the personal news, I offer insights into how business operations have adapted to these new demands. This reflection is designed to provide actionable takeaways for anyone struggling to maintain productivity during major life transitions. By combining my personal life update with professional strategy, I hope to show you that growth is possible even when your capacity changes.
Subscribe for weekly productivity and life balance breakdowns, and comment below on how you manage your own major life transitions.
0:00 A New Chapter: Balancing Life and Growth
2:50 Entering My Prime: Professional and Personal Shifts
5:32 The Evolution of the Second Brain
12:32 Behind the Scenes of My Upcoming Book
15:02 The Power of the Midyear Check-in
21:10 Refining My Systems and Responsibilities
