Darren James

Dad, biochemist, MBA. Thinking about psychedelics, mindfulness and business.

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@alistairinbeta thank you for the connection @NikHuno

@alistairinbeta please shoot me a follow back or send me a DM - I'd love to connect and learn about what you're building.

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The most evolved humans don't just solve problems—they transcend them. They see the world as one living system, blend scientific knowledge with spiritual wisdom, and act from a place of profound interconnection. They're not trapped in polarized thinking but embrace paradox, serving humanity across generations with higher awareness.

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@LeadFunnelX Long form for sure

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I want to start recording YouTube videos. Going to use my top performing newsletters as content ideas.

I have a decent mic and a good webcam.

Any advice on getting started? Or should I just go ahead and hit record.

Cheers friends.

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@UnblockedCarver I think decent mic is the key too.

Also there's a certain charm / authenticity that comes with a lower production value.

Good luck with the first podcast - I'll be sure to give it a listen once posted.

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@JensHonack Appreciate it Jens - I think that is the best advice.

Just get started.

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@uriahmitchell_ Very true.

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Goals in life:

- Be financially free
- Work on cool stuff with cool people
- Spend as much time as possible with loved ones.

That’s it.

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@TheAveryVox Exactly.

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Burnout:

Your soul telling your mind + body to stop working on stuff you don’t give a damn about.

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@acescoaching_ Before I'd just push through these feelings.

Now I know to take them as a warning sign.

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The older I get, the more I appreciate how important it is to find balance in life:

- Working vs. playing
- Staying active vs. relaxing
- Gaining knowledge vs taking action
- Building wealth vs. enjoying your money

Some days I feel like I'm talking along a tightrope.

[Darren James @thedarrenjames]

The world needs more conscious business leaders.

The Psychedelic MBA will help.

https://t.co/I3caXAVuQr

[Darren James @thedarrenjames]

The world needs more conscious business leaders.

The Psychedelic MBA will help.

https://t.co/I3caXAVuQr

[Darren James @thedarrenjames]

We chase happiness by adding things when true peace comes from subtraction.

Fewer commitments.
Simpler routines.
Less digital noise.

The greatest luxury isn't what you own - it's what you can let go.

[Darren James @thedarrenjames]

3 signs you're growing faster than you realize:

1. You pause before reacting
2. You question your familiar patterns
3. You feel uncomfortable in old environments

Growth feels like outgrowing.

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@hennessy__paul Know when to use each one

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Your brain runs on different frequencies:

Beta – focus, problem-solving
Alpha – relaxed creativity
Theta – meditation, intuition
Delta – sleep, healing

Master them, and you won’t just think differently - you’ll experience reality differently.

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Your burnout isn't from working too hard. It's from working on things that don't reflect your deepest values.

When your daily actions contradict what truly matters, your soul protests through exhaustion.

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I heard a phrase that 10'xd my leadership: "Presence over productivity."

The most impactful people aren't the busiest—they protect their thinking time fiercely. True value emerges from quality of attention, not hours worked.