Lawrence talks about his goal review process and goal setting strategies for the start of each new year. How type A personalities need to take the time to look back and see their past goals through a long-term perspective. Also setting “one day goals” to avoid the pitfalls of existential depression at paradigm shifts in life. Finally, Lawrence shares his top Reads of 2021, why he enjoyed about them and how they changed his thinking. In no particular order:

1. Art of Racing in the Rain (Garth Stein)
2. Fooled by Ramdomness (Nassim Taleb)
3. Courage (Ryan Holiday) 
4. A Hunter Gathers Guide to 21st Century (Brett Weinstein & Heather Heying)
5. A life in Flow (Rickson Gracie) 
6. Hate Inc. (Matt Taibbi) 
7. The Bitcoin Standard (Saifedean Ammous)
8. Civilized to Death (Chris Ryan) 
9. The Choice (Eva Eger) 
10. Pandemia (Alex Berenson)