PinnedDuncan RiachHow to Become World-Class at AnythingWhen I was 16, I performed relatively poorly in my GCSE exams, exams which every kid in the UK takes. Having missed most of my classes, and…Feb 8, 2018145Feb 8, 2018145
PinnedDuncan RiachingetHealthyWhat 4,300 hours of meditation has taught meI started meditating consistently in the summer of 2001. I had just finished developing the first Microsoft Xbox, and I literally sat with…Nov 13, 201731Nov 13, 201731
PinnedDuncan RiachinP.S. I Love YouI married the first person I had sex with. Here’s what I learned.She stroked my leg under the table in the Student Union. I liked that, so I married her. I’m serious. This is what I’m like; I tend to go…Mar 1, 2017107Mar 1, 2017107
PinnedDuncan RiachinP.S. I Love YouThe Most Important Relationship SkillThere is a one key skill that you can develop that will make you masterful in relationships. Without this skill, your relationships will be…Dec 6, 201721Dec 6, 201721
Duncan RiachMy Struggle with Complex PTSDSince returning from a psilocybin-assisted retreat in Jamaica, many aspects of my life have begun to shift. Not only has there been massive…Sep 6, 2022Sep 6, 2022
Duncan RiachWhat I’m Learning About CuriosityI’ve had many conversations with my therapist in which I’ve been talking about my interactions with someone and she’s said, “He [or she]…Jul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022
Duncan RiachMushrooms Freed Me From The Hell of Self-ConsciousnessCindy and I returned from our psilocybin-assisted retreat in Jamaica a couple of weeks ago, and, supported by our ongoing group chat and…Jun 28, 20226Jun 28, 20226
Duncan RiachPsychedelic Mushrooms in Jamaica: The Ultimate VacationCindy and I returned from Jamaica just over a week ago, arriving in what seems like a different world, a world of greater benevolence and…Jun 18, 20224Jun 18, 20224
Duncan RiachI See People As AnimalsA while back I read an open question from a friend on social media: “how do you see other people?” I guess possible answers could include…Apr 25, 20223Apr 25, 20223
Duncan RiachWhat Are Boundaries?For me, setting boundaries means noticing and honoring my own needs in relationship. My default behavior is to be acutely aware of what…Apr 10, 20222Apr 10, 20222