This is Adam's second time on the podcast. And we left our first conversation, which I'll link in the show notes, with many cliffhangers and much more to unpack. We took a few weeks and reconnected. In this conversation, we spend much of our time discussing achievement and reorienting the goalpost of our life, how we get swept up by short-term thinking, and what we're doing as a selfish pursuit when trying to lead a more fulfilling life. In reality, you should try to develop yourself to be the best version of yourself because you can be a better person for those you care about. And then by proxy for the world. And we talk about voting near the end of this conversation.

Adam Lowenstein is the author of Reframe the Day: Embracing the Craft of Life, One Day at a Time outlines ten practices for creating a more fulfilling life by building more fulfilling days. Adam previously spent eight years working in American government and politics, most recently as a speechwriter and strategic communications advisor in the United States Senate. Today, Adam lives in London with his partner, Erin, and frequently writes about politics, work, and life. Visit his website, see his latest work, and subscribe to his newsletter at www.adaml.blog.