Note: Since March 2023, I’ve been publishing my essays on my Substack newsletter. This page is now an archive of my previous writing. I’m working on making it easier for you to explore previous musings. So help yourself, but do know this page is going through some renovations.
The Pyramid of Stoic Thought
If you have a love/hate relationship, this may put you over the edge (whichever way you end up leaning).
The Transaction Trap
A dinner revealed an epiphany as to how I manage my relationships and what needs to change.
Elizabeth Gilbert: The Professor McGonagall of Creativity
A reflection on one of my creative influences and the magic she’s taught me.
Dunk Contest
When the thrill of dunking on people turns us into someone we don’t want to be.
Clean your glasses: The power of journaling and how to get started
Why journaling is the best habit you can develop and how to get started today.
Hmmm, I’m not sure…
Certainty is treasured in writers. But can doubt coexist with confidence?
The Antidote to Corruption?
Would people be less corrupt, if we make it easier to fail, taught for life long learning, and developed a society of creators and not consumers?
Hard Conversations
How many problems are due to poor communication? And how many of those are caused by not having hard conversations? I reflect on tools that have allowed me to embrace having hard conversations more often.
Book Chugging
Our reading habits are broken and instead of reading, we end up book chugging. Read for suggestions on what to do instead.
One More Thing…
COVID changed my travel plans. So here are three more reflections from 2021.
Three Lessons Learned in 2021
A long weekend in Whidbey Island gave me a chance to reflect on the lessons learned in 2021. Hope you find them helpful as well!
Process over Outcome
How crying in my eight-grade English class led me to re-evaluating my idea of success and being outcome driven.
Should you idolize?
Have you ever had an idol let you down? Read on to explore why that’s not the best approach.
The Patrons of the New Renaissance?
Does Web3 offer an opportunity to support not only digital artist, but also artists who create physical art?