Feed Yourself
This is a post that deserves a much longer exposition at some point, but for now, this short post will …
Losing the Big One
Playing competitive sports is one of my favorite things to do. Having an opportunity to both work my body and …
Life at a Startup: Level Twenty One
This is Part 21 of a weekly series on my growth and development at a software startup in Austin Texas. …
Generosity Without Socialism
Attachment to things is one of the most unattractive qualities. These are the kind of people that if you ask …
Leaving Room For Spontaneity
If you were to judge yourself on a scale of 1-10 on how spontaneous you are, 1 meaning “if it’s …
Appropriate Wedding Prep
In 22 years of life I have been to over 60 weddings. Over 30 of those weddings, I have either …
Hunting New Friendships or Farming Old Ones?
It can be difficult to find the balance of keeping up with remote relationships and investing in the people you …
Different People, Different Takes
I’ve become much more willing to listen and hear other’s ideas recently. I’m trying to get better at only believing …
I Am Dumb and That’s Okay
It’s not a secret that I hide anymore that I stopped doing school at the age of 10 or 11. …
Life at a Startup: Level Twenty
This is Part 20 of a weekly series on my growth and development at a software startup in Austin Texas. …
Working Hard Till Close
The tendency for many is to work at a lower level of output when they get toward the end of …
Who is Foxconn and Why Should You Care?
Do you know who Foxconn is? Maybe you do and I’ve been living under a rock, but up until today, …
The Man From Lebanon
Last night, my roommates and I had some friends over for dinner. One of the friends was my roommate’s new …
The Man, the Donkey, and the International Date Line
It’s amazing how the simplest of things can end up being the most complicated. For instance, what if you and …
Christians Could Learn Something from the Dishonest Manager
“The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing …
Suicide and Purpose
Christopher McCandless, Robin Williams, Anthony Bourdain. For some reason, these three people have been on my mind this evening. I …
Life at a Startup: Level Nineteen
This is Part 19 of a weekly series on my growth and development at a software startup in Austin Texas. …
Drive with the Windows Down
As the seasons change, my mood also does. Rolling around into my favorite season – Fall. I like pretty much …
Homeless Entrepreneurship
Working at a job a block away from a homeless shelter, I’ve had my fair share of interesting encounters with …
The Moment After the Sunset
Sunsets and sunrises are one of the most consistent yet captivating things known to man. Something that happens every single …
Deborah, the Vacuum Sales Woman – Part Two
Part two. See part one here. Deborah’s sale had ended. The three bachelors living in this house weren’t concerned enough …
Deborah, the Vacuum Sales Woman – Part One
Kirby vacuums. Sold all around the world, yet you’ll never see them in Costco. You’ll never see them in the …
If You Knew You Would Live to be Ten Thousand Years Old, What Would You Do Tomorrow?
I’m sure you’ve gotten the question along the lines of “if you had one month to live, what would you …
Life at a Startup: Level Eighteen
This is Part 18 of a weekly series on my growth and development at a software startup in Austin Texas. …
Have Friends in Different Stages of Life
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found it’s more and more difficult to form deep, lasting friendships. Lots of things play …
Caught Up In the Tasks
One of the more relatable tweet’s I’ve seen on Twitter. I’ve found for myself, that I get obsessed with projects. …
Empty Inspiration Tank
I’ve been running on a pretty low inspiration tank recently. As I sit down to write, my mind is drawing …
Have You Committed?
One of the complaints I hear most with the newest generation is a lack of long-term commitment. People working jobs …
Jumping in Uncertainty
Back toward the end of June, I wrote a post about multiple passions. It’s very easy for me to get …
Life at a Startup: Level Seventeen
This is Part 17 of a weekly series on my growth and development at a software startup in Austin Texas. …