Lazy Leverage The Barbell Approach to Everything: Business Operations, Media Consumption, and Life Changes | Lazy Leverage #89
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Dec 31, 2025 Peter discusses his feelings of being stuck in midlife, while Jon suggests ketamine therapy as a way to break mental patterns. They explore a 'barbell strategy' for change, advocating for either tiny tweaks or huge commitments. The dilemma of productizing complex solutions is highlighted through their experiences at LeadSimple and Sagan, emphasizing the need for clarity in customer services. Lastly, they talk about the comfort of familiar media, sharing how reruns and beloved books can provide relief in chaotic times.
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Barbell Strategy For Lasting Change
- Change strategies fall on a barbell: tiny effortless tweaks or massive one-way commitments work best. The medium-sized, half-hearted changes rarely stick and usually fail to produce lasting results.
Choose Small Tweaks Or Go All-In
- Decide between tiny habit tweaks or go-all-in changes rather than aiming for a middle ground. If something matters, do it every day or commit to an irreversible action that forces change.
Ketamine Filled My Mental Tracks
- Jon tried doctor-prescribed ketamine microdosing to break mental ruts and found it created mental space. He stresses it only helps if you follow up with therapy, reflection, or habit work.