Doing Something You’re Not Good At
I have a tendency to only really enjoy things that I’m semi-decent at. For instance, when someone mentions bowling as …
The Sermon Days
It’s easy for me to look back on parts of my life and say “how did I do that?” I’ve …
Human Memorization
The human body is one of the most resilient yet fragile things. Humans can withstand the terrors of years-long war …
The Amazing History of Repetition
Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History episodes on WW1 (called Blueprint for Armageddon) has been fascinating to listen to. It’s been eye-opening …
Do We Actually Care About Anyone Else?
“When you say ‘I don’t want them to get hurt’ when talking about a close friend, what you really don’t …
Have Something to Invite People Into
I’ve had several discussions recently with friends talking about how to connect with people. When I first moved to Austin, …
Everyone Has An Adventurous Spirit
There are many different personality types. Some more outgoing, some more reserved, some more dependant on others, some more independent, …
The Symbol of Marriage
In almost every culture there is something that allows those who are married to be recognized by something. The most …
Real Conversations
There are some things that we bottle up for long periods of time. Sometimes it’s because we’re waiting for the …
If Everyone Owned Everything They Used
This morning after I parked my car in the parking garage I always park in when I go to work, …
Is Organic Better? (Not a Food Article)
I don’t know anything about food and the bads and goods of organic vs not organic vs etc. So this …
A Way of Life
I’m often asked what I’ve gained from daily blogging and I often find it hard to quantify exactly how it …
Outward Focus Causes Inward Growth
When we want to get better at something or become more comfortable the natural reaction is to focus fully on …
The Never-Ending Thank You Note
Every year my company sends out a card to all of our current customers. Since I’ve gotten to know people …
Should You Care What Other People Think About You?
There’s a big push in recent years to “just be you.” That whoever you are is a great person no …
Extroverts Should Go Solo Adventuring Too
Growing up I hated not being around people. I was what you might call a serial extrovert. If there was …
Long Writing Shouldn’t Be Intimidating
I’ve been blogging daily now for just under 11 months. It’s been an extremely healthy exercise for my daily routine …
Laying the Groundwork for Good Questions
not sure questions could be considered an invention, but if they were, I would argue that they are the best …
Every Pilot Has His First Solo Flight
Have you ever realized that at one point, every pilot had to fly for the first time by himself? Every …
The Experiential Friend
There are many kinds of intimacy. As I’ve mentioned in recent posts, they deserve a full post or several posts …
When The Expert is Out-Expertised
Nothing quite grinds my gears like being an expert, or close to expert, teaching someone else, and then coming back …
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 …
Working Hard Till Close
The tendency for many is to work at a lower level of output when they get toward the end of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Not Hitting Publish
Yesterday afternoon I wrote a post while at work. I put the finishing touches on it and left it sitting …