What I've been up to lately, September edition

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The course is now slightly better and available more cheaply

I’ve updated my course’s pricing structure, in an exact imitation of Michael Ashcroft, whom I tend to imitate. 

There are now four pricing tiers:

• $175, for lower-income people

• $275, the standard

• $350, for those with money who wish to offer me support

• $450, for those who are absolutely price-insensitive and like me

So far, the average unit price has remained about the same, and more people have access to the course, which all seems positive.

As well, I’ve added a couple of new videos, one on the important topic of self-sabotage, and another explaining how artistic restrictions can help you access authentic communication. 

The first of these was prompted by an email from someone who bought the course. This is something I explicitly invite: the course includes a prompt to email me if there’s a subject I didn’t address that you’d like to see a video about. Which seems like a good deal, and I’m surprised that more people haven’t taken advantage? So please do take advantage!

I’m happy that this course can remain a living entity, mutating and becoming more useful over time, given your input.

Speaking of your input…

Going to Japan

Later today, I’m hopping on a plane for Japan with Cate. This is a tremendously exciting prospect. People seem to like Japan with about the same frequency that they like running water. Also, I have, of course, experienced the fineness of Japanese goods and culture, and I’ve gone through phases of Nipponophilia, which are legally required of nerdy white men.

I would appreciate your input! Please let me know if there are things

1. That we absolutely must do, especially in the Tokyo or Kyoto area

2. That you would specifically like me to write about, as I will almost certainly be writing about things

I’ll be trying to take a break from Substack until the 20th, when I return, but I might shoot off a random late-night communication despite that, as is my habit.

Perfume project

I’m starting a fragrance company with some of the most talented people I know. We will be producing delicious perfumes with interesting stories. It will be called Scout Dixon West, for reasons that will become clear, and that’s all I want to say about it publicly for now.

But! If you’d like to stay apprised of details as they emerge—and probably get discounts when our fragrances are released next year, and maybe even an invite to a launch or something—then click this link and join the mailing list, please!