musings…

thoughts on a variety of topics from nonduality, yoga, and meditation to business, leadership, and healthcare

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kintsugi-ing a company [strategic plan part 2]

Six months later, we decided instead of operating the organizations as three separate entities, we should consolidate the operations. What follows describes the thought process behind several operational decisions made at Green Hill and AIM.

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private pay treatment part 2: a critical look in the mirror

I wrote this series of posts on the private pay treatment world to explore ideas I’ve wrestled with over the past few years. My goal is to start an honest dialogue around the good, the bad, and the ugly of the private pay treatment industry. If you haven’t read the first post (the good stuff), please check it out before continuing.

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private pay treatment: good, bad, and ugly | part 1: the good stuff

I have an affinity for the people and programs, but I think it’s essential to be your own harshest critic. Thus I’m scrutinizing my experience with the private pay world – enter the good, the bad, and the ugly of NATSAP, OBH, and IECA (collectively, the “private pay world”).

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happiness, god, and tennis

Having solved the meaning of life at the ripe age of eleven, it was time for more important things: tennis and the afterlife. I began thinking about death and how that relates to my happiness hypothesis. Happiness on earth is great, but what about eternal happiness?

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board update 1.7.23: bts at advaita health

I established the board mainly for philosophical reasons — I believe that regardless of how talented and experienced you are, you could always use “adult supervision,” lest you drink your own Koolaid. Too many entrepreneurs espouse noble missions only to end up acting recklessly (ahem, SBF).

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healthcare stakeholders at a glance

I believe that if we better understand the various stakeholders (and their perspectives), we can better work together to develop solutions that make high-quality healthcare more accessible and affordable. Taking a holistic approach allows us to escape the rampant zero-sum-game mentality in most negotiations between the below stakeholders.

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kinda chaos: reflections on 2022

2022 was supposed to be the breakout year. The stage was set for smooth sailing. Instead, I limped across the finish line. Last year was a was a cage fight, and I’m chocked full of lessons learned.

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six core functions of a ceo

Managing yourself is extremely difficult, especially when you're in charge. The following framework helps me understand and manage my responsibilities as a CEO.

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five things i wish i’d known about meditation

Meditation can change your life. Suppose you want to develop (or deepen) a meditation practice. In that case, I’d suggest checking out the resources below and exploring the contemplative path with a light-hearted curiosity.

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best books of 2022

I found time to read even with a baby and a new company. Here are my favorite books from 2022.

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