For years, I optimized my life for more - more money, more output, more success without ever questioning where it was all leading. This piece is about what happened when I stopped. It’s about stepping off the machine, reclaiming my time, and realizing that doing less wasn’t a failure, it was the first step towards real freedom.

Why some people seem lucky while others stay stuck. Learn the concept of “Return on Luck” from Jim Collins and how acting on opportunities, experimenting, and learning from setbacks can dramatically change the direction of your life.