Starting from Scratch
January 8, 2026
On the courage it takes to begin again, and why starting over might be the most meaningful thing you can do.
Transcript
Graham:
There's something terrifying about a blank page. But also something freeing. You get to decide what goes on it.
Sam:
I think the terror comes from the weight of possibility. When you could do anything, how do you choose?
Graham:
For me it always comes back to what I care about. Not what's strategic or optimal, but what actually matters to me.
Sam:
And that's the meaning part, right? The means are everywhere now. The meaning is the hard part.