SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING Dear friend, This is a special moment. A new Year is a new beginning. That’s why we celebrate it: It reminds us that the past is over. We can always start anew. We all have a second (third, fourth.... unlimited) chance in life. It’s a moment of transcendence. All it requires is a choice. You are neither defined by your past, nor bound to what you said, decided, failed at, or achieved yesterday. You are free. There are no obligations in life (other than what...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING Dear friend, my blessings to you and your family.❤️ Merry Christmas.🎄🤶 Oh but wait a minute... What does that even mean? Whats the point wishing that? You probably know: Christmas is not about church, presents, dinners, or even family time. (I'll add: It's not even about Christs birth.) So what is it about? "Merry Christmas" reminds us of the absolute truth of our being. Let me explain. The literal meaning of "Merry Christ-mas": Merry = joyful, high spirited....
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING Dear friend, "Nothing is certain except death and taxes?" (Benjamin Franklin) Not quite. (Taxes are voluntary, and death is a concept, but that's another story.) The only thing that's 100% certain: Nothing will stay the same. Change is the only constant. Here’s how to enjoy it, not fear it. No single moment is ever like the next. "Life is impermanent" – Buddha Life = Change Which leaves with this choice only: A) You fear and resist change: Most people do....
9 months ago • 2 min read
SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING Dear friend, Do you know decision fatigue? Overwhelm? Analysis paralysis?Nothing is wrong with you. But your focus is. Let me explain. What's the one meta-skill that makes or breaks your life? Focus. "I'm constantly shifting focus.""I'm overwhelmed by options"."I don't know what decisions to take". Sound familiar? You either wilfully force decisions — or timidly avoid them. You cope instead of acting strategically from your natural rhythm. Why? Because you...
10 months ago • 2 min read
SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING Dear friend, Authenticity is your power. Most define themselves by adding: more knowledge, skills, or performance. But authenticity only comes from removing what you are not. But what does that really mean? Let's find out. What does authenticity mean? The Duden dictionary defines it as: "real, corresponding to the facts, and therefore credible". But when are you truly real? That’s a question mystics have explored for centuries. Let’s break it down: You have...
11 months ago • 4 min read
SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING Dear friend, Last week, I became a father. A hugely transformative event that inspired today's email. Enjoy 😘 Thinking freely is the challenge of our time. We live in a society that LOVES to categorize, normalize, and box everything in—including you. And so, we suffocate. Under rules, concepts, conformity—boxed in: Good/bad. Right/wrong. Beautiful/ugly. Safe/dangerous. Possible/impossible. But you are not a box. Breaking Free beyond the Boxes Over the last...
11 months ago • 5 min read
SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING Dear friend, 2025 is on. I'd love it to be your most transformative year yet! Therefore, let's tackle self-worth. It can be the deal breaker. For most of my life, I felt unworthy. To compensate, I turned to: Compete relentlessly to be the best (fitness, work, health, money...) Feeling like a loser when I failed. Showcasing achievements when I succeeded. Using praise as proof I wasn’t a failure. Chasing more success, fearing it could vanish anytime. This cycle...
12 months ago • 2 min read
SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING Dear friend, I hope you enjoy(ed) these holidays with your loved ones! The time in between years is ideal to reflect on what truly matters.🎄❤️ That's why I want to share the most potent technology there is. It's not AI. There is something better and more powerful.The force behind every great invention, masterpiece, and breakthrough. It’s the creative process—few understand it, and even fewer use it for their lives. Here's why it's revolutionary: Most of...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
SIMON RILLING THE ART OF CREATING I am an expert in freedom. I studied it for 30+ years. First, by NOT being free. And then I discovered what true freedom really is. Freedom is inherently linked to where you are on the 6 levels of creativity. Let me explain: For years, I lived in fear and hated myself. Mute and socially phobic. Terrified to express myself or my ideas. Spending over $500k on personal development, yet still imprisoned by a negative mind. Then everything changed. I found true...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
SIMON RILLING COACH & ENTREPRENEUR What if the way you’ve been taught to achieve power has been misleading you? The truth is, the popular definition of power—control over others—doesn’t lead to freedom or fulfillment. It leads to frustration, codependency, and an unending cycle of feeling powerless. But there’s a better way to harness your true power, create what truly matters, and experience real freedom. Let’s dive in. Most of us grew up believing that power means control. Control over...
about 1 year ago • 5 min read