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I. Why Do We Do ANYTHING? 😵‍💫

II. 5 Foods Everyone Should Try 👀😋

III. Exclusive Preview: I’m Building an Ecosystem 🌍 [PAID]

Man oh man,

These last few weeks have been a sprint.

Yesterday, the monumental Rally for Housing Freedom and Community Ownership made its mark on history, creating a moment of unforgettable liberation for scores of New Yorkers.

But this newsletter doesn’t have anything to do with that. You’ll see all the content from Saturday’s events in the coming weeks. Thank you to all those who came out!

This week’s piece toys with a feeling we have all experienced at one point or another: Existential Dread. Just for a little bit, though.

Because then it’ll be time for the happy stuff: healthy, delicious food!

Finally, a special treat for paid subscribers: an exclusive look behind the scenes of what I’m currently building: The Ecosystem.

It’s the future of Down to Earth, and what I believe will be the future of health, tech and media.

Big promises, bigger delivery.

Let’s go!

What’s The Point Of Anything? 😒

You ever ask yourself why you’re doing something?

“What am I working for? Do I even like this? What’s the point of anything I do?”

It used to be that I had to do something.

In school, I had to do my homework and study, or my grades would suffer.

In my early journalism career, working hard was crucial to prove my worth and ability.

Now, I’m a man. I don’t have anything to prove to anybody.

No one’s telling me what to do, but I am expected to do something.

Often, I have to conjure up motivation out of thin air.

It can be confusing and agonizing.

It doesn’t help that today’s society can make it difficult to see what truly matters.

Is money driving us? What can we do with that money once we have it?

Spend it?

Someone online referred to New York City, my hometown and current residence, as a “money prison for softhanded debt slaves” and I’ve been shuddering at how eerily accurate that is.

The rat race — working all day for someone else’s profit — takes energy away from our relationships with friends, family, and hobbies.

Unfortunately, for most, time-consuming labor is the only way to sustain.

There’s gotta be another way to keep us going … something more readily available.

Wild concept, but what if we motivate ourselves using the love of others?

This is the key to making the best of the cards we’re dealt in this Supermax prison country.

In Viktor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning," readers bear witness to the uniquely human ability to find meaning and purpose in life, even amidst great suffering.

Frankl calls back to his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, where he observed firsthand the devastating impact of losing meaning and purpose on the human spirit.

Frankl argues that finding meaning, even in the most difficult circumstances, allows us to transcend suffering and maintain a sense of well-being.

Finding purpose and meaning while in a Nazi concentration camp is playing life on hard mode.

None of us are in such dire circumstances. Things are almost too boring and uneventful. A different sort of torture.

It makes us constantly ask ourselves, why are we doing this?

Western Society tells us to do more. More work. More money. More spending and hoarding.

Never are we told to work hard for the people we love.

Put it this way.

If through some biblical curse, you lost all of your friends and family — all of them — what would motivate you to do anything?

Would it be material items? Vacations and nights out? Cold, hard cash?

Probably not.

I can confidently say that these things wouldn’t matter at all. We would spend our days longing for the chance to spend time with those loved ones again.

And still, I know that this is a reality for many people across the world who are all alone.

After years of being selfish and self-serving, as many of us are trained to be, I’m learning that the love of others is truly the only motivation that matters.

They’re the only things we have.

My Simple Trick for Motivation 🪄

When I wake up and mull over my tasks for the day, I try to make sure that each thing I do is serving someone else, too.

I simply ask myself, “How can I make someone happier or healthier with what I’m about to do?” That usually gets the wheels turning.

Then, for a larger boost, I visualize someone I love. I’ll picture a friend or family member and think of them smiling, dancing, or doing something silly.

It’s also useful to call back on cherished memories with these loved ones.

This exercise is powerful beyond measure. It fills me with joy and reminds me of the reason I do anything.

Ultimately, yes, I want you to leave this post with a new sense of appreciation for your people, but I also want you to realize how powerful it is to get a boost of motivation just from thinking about them. A Love Hack.

So, loved ones, I thank you for getting me out of bed each day.

I am your servant.

My Grocery List This Week 📋

Egg Bites 🍳

Boy do I love these. Delicious, nutritious, and convenient.

I know Avian Bird Flu is limiting the accessibility of eggs in the U.S. right now, but in normal times, I always make sure to drop a couple of these in my basket.

This is a great way to supplement a meal or get a boost during a lift.

Yes, during — I’m big on protein “bumps” during strength training to keep the power going. More on that another time.

It never ceases to amaze me just how incredible blueberries are.

The sheer fact that they have a blue hue at all is wild.

All the antioxidants and fiber position these as one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. Super low calorie, too.

Another staple. For a decent price, you can get good-quality, grass-fed red meat from most supermarkets.

It is crucial to ensure that your beef is Grass-fed for several reasons.

First of all, you don’t want to be eating an animal that eats grains and soybean feed — it makes the meat lower in quality and it’s often sprayed with pesticides.

It’s also important to note that grass-fed beef is a more complete protein.

Convenient and reliable, a big bag of pre-chopped and washed kale has saved me tons of headache and made for delicious side dishes. Kale is one of the healthiest things you can eat.

Straight up. All the fiber and potassium will instantly make you feel more youthful.

I like to cook the kale in unrefined virgin coconut oil until it softens.

If you somehow manage to leave leftovers, the kale tastes even better after a night in the fridge.

Some people don’t like the toughness and strong taste of steak — that’s why I recommend Bison to them.

After they’re done whooping and flailing at the suggestion, they taste it and realize how delicious it is.

“It’s more mild and fatty,” some have remarked.

Air fry the meat or toss it in the frying pan to make a burger.

I’m Building The Ecosystem: Sneak Peek Below 👀

I’ve been building something incredible over the last few months.

One with multiple branches of immersive content, development and life-changing experiences. I’m calling it The Ecosystem.

I won’t reveal too much – the good stuff is reserved for paid subscribers.

They’ll have first dibs on everything included once it comes out.

Actually, they’ll be getting it all for free.

You can join them now for $6/monthly, or pay full price for everything later.

Hint: Go with Option A, it’s an absolute steal.

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