We've become very good at measuring success. I'm interested in how we build a good life.
For years, I thought my life was a series of disconnected projects. A Buddhist monastery. A technology startup. A 470km river expedition. Social enterprises in Colombia. Books. Films. Global stages. Fatherhood.
Looking back, I realize I was asking the exact same question in completely different places:
What actually makes a good life?
Everything I build—whether it's a film, an essay, a business, a podcast, or a piece of software—is another attempt to explore that question. I don't believe ambition is the enemy. I believe the challenge is building extraordinary things without sacrificing the person doing the building.
The Ecosystem
Everything I build is connected. Step in wherever it makes sense for you, and start thinking differently about the life you are constructing.
The Entry Point
- 42 (Free Book): Enter the world.
- Field Notes & Sutterfaction: Think with me.
- The Human Baseline & Meditations: Free tools to drop the noise.
- Run River Run: A documentary film on ambition and nature.
The Resources
- Published Books: Deep dives into building a good life.
- Children's Books: Big ideas for the next generation.
- The "Happier" Course: A structured online framework to take the thinking further.
The Spaces
- Keynotes & Talks: Delivering ideas at scale.
- Walking Meditation: Reconnecting to the environment (and self).
- The Happiness Score: Corporate ecosystem alignment.
The Deep Work
- The Good Life Session: Think through your own life with me.
- Public Speaking Mastery: Command your message.
- The 4-Week Training Camp: Perfect practice makes perfect.