The Hidden Discipline

BUILD A LASTING MEDITATION HABIT

Have you wanted to start meditating, but aren’t sure of the first step to take? Perhaps you’ve tried to meditate, but failed to make it a habit? Or maybe you feel like you’re too busy to sit still?

You're not alone—many successful people have trouble sticking with a meditation habit. But here’s the secret:

Meditating alone is hard. Meditating with a community is easy.

Why is it so important to make this habit stick? Top performers like Ray Dalio, Jack Dorsey, and Yuval Noah Harari all cite their meditation practice as critical to their success. Science backs this up – studies show that just 8 weeks of mindfulness training physically changes the brain.

Imagine having the capacity to effortlessly drop into flow, handle stress with ease, disengage from inner chatter, and fully savor life's best moments. That's the promise of The Hidden Discipline—designed specifically for busy, high-performing individuals like you.

WHAT TOP PERFORMERS SAY

ABOUT THEIR MEDITATION PRACTICE

(Lebron James meditating during a playoff game)

Ray Dalio:
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"Meditation has probably been the single most important reason for whatever success I’ve had. It helps slow things down so that I can act calmly, even in the face of chaos."

Yuval Noah Harari:
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“I practice meditation for two hours every day… Without the focus and clarity provided by this practice, I could not have written Sapiens and Homo Deus.”

Lebron James:

“I try to do a silent meditation every day... I always come out of it feeling more clear and calm.”

Marc Benioff:

“I came to meditation because I was very successful when I was super young, and I started needing more tools to manage myself… It made a huge difference right away.”

Ariana Huffington:

“Meditation isn’t just something that helps lower stress (though it does do that), it’s a tool that can help us perform at our best. And that’s why so many elite athletes do it.” 

Jack Dorsey:

“It’s the best thing I’ve found to help me every day.”

WHAT IS AN INTENSIVE?

The Hidden Discipline is an 8-week program adapted from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a heavily-researched meditation course developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in the 1980s.

MBSR has been taught to 10,000+ people, and has been found to have a positive impact on attention, executive functioning, life satisfaction, stress, ADHD, anxiety, chronic pain, burnout, chronic illness, and depression.

We call the course an intensive because it is intense—it requires 30-40 minutes of daily home practice, in addition to shorter, informal practices to help integrate mindfulness into your daily life.

We ask for a lot, but you’ll get out of it what you put in. If you’re willing to commit the time, it may well change your life.

The course includes:

A live, 90-minute session each week on Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30pm EST
A 60-minute breakout session on Friday afternoons at 12pm EST
A 24/7 online community to ask questions and connect with other participants
A half-day retreat to integrate everything you’ve learned
Exercises and worksheets to help you integrate couse concepts
Lifetime access to course materials and recordings

If you’re ready to experience the magic of mindfulness, this course gives you all the tools and support needed to get started.

WHY TAKE AN INTENSIVE?

Accountability

Research shows that a live, teacher-led course is significantly more effective for establishing a long-term meditation practice than apps alone.

Immersive Practice

With 30-40 minutes of daily practice and a half-day retreat, you'll experience the full benefits of meditation (it's dose-dependent!)

Community

Our cohort-based model provides accountability and peer support, allowing you to learn from others’ experiences.

Evidence-based

Based on an evidence-based model taught to 10,000+ people, adapted specifically for busy, high-performers.

Direct Contact

Direct access to an experienced teacher to help you refine your practice and overcome obstacles.

Alumni Community

After the course, join our alumni community for ongoing support and inspiration, ensuring that your practice continues to thrive.

Accountability

Research shows that a live, teacher-led course is significantly more effective for establishing a long-term meditation practice than apps alone.

Immersive Practice

With 30-40 minutes of daily practice and a half-day retreat, you'll experience the full benefits of meditation (it's dose-dependent!)

Community

Our cohort-based model provides accountability and peer support, allowing you to learn from others’ experiences.

Evidence-based

Based on an evidence-based model taught to 10,000+ people, adapted specifically for busy, high-performers.

Direct Contact

Direct access to an experienced teacher to help you refine your practice and overcome obstacles

COURSE CURRICULUM

The Hidden Discipline blends foundational mindfulness practices with behavioral psychology to help you transform the way you relate to your world.

Here is a rough week-by-week schedule:

‍Week 1:
‍Foundations of Mindfulness
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Week 2:
‍Attention & The Brain
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Week 3:
‍Stress: Responding vs Reacting
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Week 4:
‍Working with Thoughts
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Week 5:
‍Working with Difficult Emotions
or Physical Pain
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Week 6:
‍Mindful Communication &
Half-Day Virtual Retreat
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Week 7:
‍Savoring and Compassion
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Week 8:
‍Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life

‍Week 1: Foundations of Mindfulness
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Week 2: Attention & the Brain
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Week 3: Stress: Responding vs. Reacting
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Week 4: Working with Thoughts
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Week 5: Working with Difficult Emotions or Physical Pain
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Week 6: Mindful Communication & Half-Day Virtual Retreat
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Week 7: Savoring and Compassion
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Week 8: Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life

Join one of our free intro sessions to get a taste of what
The Hidden Discipline has to offer:

April 26, 12-1 p.m. EST
May 1, 7-8 p.m. EST
Class starts on May 15 @ 7pm EST.
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The full course price is $1000.
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Register before May 3 for early bird pricing of $799.

WHAT YOU'LL COME AWAY WITH

By the end of The Hidden Discipline, you'll have:

Mastery of 8 foundational meditation practices

A handful of informal techniques to help you return to presence throughout the day

The knowledge and confidence to shape your own meditation practice going forward

Recordings you can turn to any time for additional support

An understanding of how to apply mindfulness to the moments that matter most

Skills to deal with stress and challenges more skillfully

Momentum in your practice after sitting every day for 8 weeks

Lifetime access to session recordings, resources, and notes

An alumni cohort for continuing support and accountability

If you’re ready to take your life and performance to the next level, this course is your launchpad.

Enroll now

About your Instructor

Hi, I’m Casey—a founder and executive coach based in NYC.

I discovered meditation through an MBSR class in 2013, and it changed my life. Since then, I’ve had a daily practice, sat a dozen silent retreats, and have done teacher trainings through UPenn, Brown, and UCSD.

I regularly incorporate mindfulness into my coaching work with startup founders, but mindfulness is better learned in a cohort than 1-on-1. So, I created The Hidden Discipline—a course that helps high-performing people establish a mindfulness practice.

Before becoming a coach, I founded Hacker Paradise and worked at Xenon Partners. Outside of work, I write, build communities, and recently became a father.

I have found these practices to be transformational in my own life. I hope they are as helpful for you as they have been for me 🙏

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this course right for me?

This course is ideal if you're looking to start meditating or would like to deepen your existingmindfulness practice—so you can experience the full benefits of meditation.

Why should I take this course now?

Many top performers cite their meditation practice as critical to their success. However, making mindfulness a habit can be challenging on your own. This 8-week intensive provides thelive instruction, accountability, and community support to help you establish a lasting practice that can transform your life and how you relate to your work.

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

No prior experience with meditation is required. The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with an existing practice looking to go deeper.

What if I've never meditated before?

This course is designed to give you everything you need to get started, including guidance from an experienced teacher, a supportive community, and all the tools and techniques to establish your own practice.

What if I'm an experienced meditator?

The Hidden Discipline can help you recommit to your practice and integrate mindfulness more fully into your life. There will be an equal emphasis on formal and informal mindfulness practices, turning your life into an 8-week learning laboratory.

What if I’ve tried meditation and I’m "bad" at it?

Many people feel this way at first. Meditation is a skill that anyone can learn with practice and proper guidance. This course will help you work with common challenges like restlessness, distracting thoughts, and sleepiness.

What if I can't attend a live session?

We strongly encourage you to attend sessions live. That said, all sessions are recorded, so you can catch up anytime if you have to miss one. You'll also have lifetime access to all course materials.

I'm not based in the U.S. Can I still participate?

Absolutely. All live sessions are held via Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the world. The main sessions are Wednesdays at 7pm EST and the breakout sessions are Fridays at 12pm EST, so you'll want to check if those times work for your time zone.

How much time will I spend on the course each week?

Expect to spend about 2.5 hours per week on the live sessions and an additional 30-50 minutes per day on home practices. The more time you put in, the more you'll get out of the course.

How long can I access course materials?

You'll have lifetime access to all course materials, including guided meditations, session recordings, exercises, and worksheets. You can revisit them anytime to support your on going practice.

Can't I just learn to meditate via apps like Calm and Headspace?

While apps can be a great supplement, research shows that a live, teacher-led course is significantly more effective for establishing a long-term meditation practice. The accountability, direct guidance, and peer support are key for creating lasting change.

What's your refund policy?

If for any reason you're not satisfied at the end of the course, we'll give you a full refund, no questions asked. We're confident in the value of this program and want you to feel great about your investment.

Are there scholarships available?

Yes, we offer a limited number of scholarships for each cohort. Please contact us to discuss your situation and see if you qualify.

Have a question that's not answered here?

Send us an email to discuss your situation and see if you qualify.