My new favorite possession: a shotgun.

Hey everyone,

If you're new here, welcome to Never Enough, where I brain dump interesting stuff that has been on my mind over the last week.

Every time I tweet about AeroPress, I get dozens of responses like this:

"When are you going to make a non-plastic version?"

Well, we've finally done it.

Last week, we released the AeroPress Premium, a gorgeous all metal and glass version and it's phenomenal. I've been testing one for the last month and I absolutely love it.

Apparently, the world agrees, because we sold out in less than 3 hours.

You can pre-order one in time for the holidays here.

How business made me twenty best friends

In 1938, the Harvard Grant Study began following over 700 men. They came from a variety of walks of life. Some would go on to become successful leaders, including John F. Kennedy, who would later become the 35th President of the United States. Others faced hardships, becoming homeless, or struggling with mental health issues.

For eighty-six years, researchers have been following this cohort, interviewing them extensively. Doing medical examinations. Tracking things like physical health, mental well-being, and career progression. Even interviewing their wives, children, and grandchildren...

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My new favorite possession: A Shotgun

I recently solved a very silly problem for myself. When I let my dog out to pee in our backyard, I often leave the back door open and mosquitos and flys buzz into the house.

We have high ceilings, so big, fat flies often spend days buzzing around our heads as we try to swat at them. Sometimes, out of frustration, I'll grab a towel or book and hurl it at the ceiling, but it almost never works.

Enter, the Bug-A-Salt. I found this thing on YouTube and it's amazing. It's an air-powered shotgun that shoots table salt.

Pour in a teaspoon of table salt. Cock it. Aim at the bug. And boom, dead bug.

Be careful, by the way. You'll shoot your eye out!

You can buy them on Amazon.

Therapy for Nerds

I've spent years in talk therapy on and off. I've tried it all: CBT, ACT, Jungian, Internal Family Systems.

It's been really helpful in working through many issues. But I've often found myself craving a system.

As a business and process nerd, I wanted something repeatable. When X happens, do Y...

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A few years ago, I was going through a really hard time.

I was feeling listless and confused about what to do next.

I happened to be in New Zealand for a conference, and remembered that my friend Derek Sivers lived in Wellington, so I looked him up and we grabbed coffee.

The next hour, was one of the most impactful of my life.

For those who don't know Derek, he is one of the most thoughtful and interesting people I've ever met. An entrepreneurial Yoda who lives life according to his own rule book.

I recounted that story in one of the chapters of my book, Never Enough.

Recently, Derek and I spent an hour chatting. This time for my podcast. And as always, he was absolutely fascinating.

We talk about:

• Why he gave away his $22 million dollar fortune.
• Why he's an explorer not a leader.
• How he has "burned the ships" over and over again.
• His annual ritual for reversing prejudices.

And so much more.

Check it out: YouTube, Apple, Spotify.

That's all for this week…

-Andrew