Spent a good part of my 20’s and early 30’s in a search for meaning. There was a time I thought it was all about fun. I looked in self improvement, martial arts, marriage #1, extreme sports, philosophy, male conquest, religion, psychedelics, shady and dangerous people, and more.

The most meaning I’ve found (a product of marriage #2 that’s still such a source of joy after 21 years) was when I looked into my daughter’s eyes for the first time and realized it was up to me to be a provider, protector and teacher. Forever.

I recently boiled everything I know, have read, and believe down into four statements about how to have a fulfilling, while still often turbulent life:

1. Know that the Universe has a plan for your life.

2. Choose a noble purpose and pursue it wholeheartedly. It will not find you. Go get it.

3. Do hard things.

4. In the pursuit of your goals, resolve yourself on death. The way of the warrior is death. Let it all hang out.

5. Stack Sats.