Dear Test,
I’m writing you this message from South Africa. I’m here after finishing my new book, for a renewal break. There’s something about this land -- the people, the energy, the skies, the natural beauty -- that restores me in a very deep way. It feels less like a destination and more like a return to something essential.
For the next little while, I’ll do what I most need after a long season of creating: paint, walk, mountain bike, reflect and rest. After many months of devotion to this manuscript [the new book comes out worldwide in February], I’m allowing myself some quiet space to refuel, recalibrate and reconnect with life beyond the page.
I was recently interviewed by a wonderful podcaster, and we spoke about the honest and sometimes difficult process of writing my new book [I went to the wall for you on this one]. We also got into deeper themes around creativity, mastery, purpose, and the true cost of doing exceptional work. I think you’ll find deep value in our conversation.
In this episode, you’ll learn: • why excellence requires sacrifice • the loneliness that often accompanies greatness • how ego quietly destroys craftsmanship • why many great human beings stay stuck • and what building a meaningful life actually looks like | 
