# Colin Wright

> Colin Wright is an author, speaker, and host of the 'Let's Know Things' and 'Brain Lenses' podcasts. He writes about minimalism, global trends, and the philosophy of being an 'aspiring generalist.' He spent a decade traveling the world full-time and has published more than 30 fiction and nonfiction books.

## Main Projects
- [Newsletter & Blog](https://colin.substack.com): Weekly essays about personal growth and making things.
- [Brain Lenses](https://brainlenses.com): Essays and podcast episodes about perception and biases.
- [Let's Know Things](https://letsknowthings.com): A podcast for understanding current events in context.
- [Aspiring Generalist](https://aspiringgeneralist.com): A curated collection of interesting links and deep dives.
- [MKE Meetups](https://mkemeetups.com): A curated list of meetups in the Milwaukee area.

## Recent Books
- [How To Turn 39](https://howtoturn39.com/): Thoughts about aging and perspective.
- [Some Thoughts About Relationships](https://amzn.to/3Ir9nlZ): A short book on maintaining fulfilling relationships.
- [Becoming Who We Need To Be](https://amzn.to/3fTKjYo): Essays on societal and personal growth.

## Core Philosophical Themes
- **Minimalism:** Intentional living through the reduction of excess and focusing on what's vital.
- **Generalism:** The value of having a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of the world.
- **Curation:** The art of selecting and organizing information to create new meaning.

## Contact & Social
- Email: colin@colin.io
- Profiles: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinismyname), [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/colinismyname), [Substack](https://colin.substack.com), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/colinismyname), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/colin.wright/)