When The Worst of Times Become the Best of Times
For most of my life, I’ve often been the planner. In my friend groups, I was usually the one who …
The Nighttime Run
There are some days that you need to spontaneously do something. Sometimes that’s a spontaneous drive, maybe a spontaneous trip …
Energy Sources
At the risk of sounding like a hippie, it’s become much more clear to me over the last month how …
Joy In The Coop
Talking with several people today over Zoom calls, it seemed like this virus is really running it’s course. Not physically, …
What If Nike Stopped Advertising For One Week?
I’ve often wondered what would happen to some of these giants in their markets if they took one week off …
Who Are Really The Most Influential People In History?
When you think of the top 5 most influential people in history, who comes to mind? When I think more …
What If The Punishment For Lying Was Death?
In a recent podcast I’m listening to about the era of kingdoms in the BC era, it’s at the point …
A Forced Gift
Sometimes you want something, but you know that your money would be much better served using it on something else. …
What Did You Think Of Your Best Friend When You Met Them?
Back last June I challenged myself to something I didn’t do at all, and now I really regret it. Here’s …
Is There Something Wrong With Wanting People To Like Your Post?
There seems to be a stigma around people who “post stuff just to get likes.” In a conversation with a …
The Simple Joy of Trading a Cart
You’re at the store, you’re about to enter. An older man, maybe in his 70s, approaches you and asks if …
Dogmatism
Dogmatism: the tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others. I …
To Get Better is to Work Twice as Hard
Have you ever noticed if you’ve worked out for a long enough period of time or played an instrument long …
The Perks of Evil
A radio theater presentation I listened to when I was younger was about an Anglican Vicar who used to be …
If Land Was Water
Every once in a while, I think of random stuff that might totally shake the foundation of society. Little changes …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Friendsgiving 2019
I’ve heard the word “Friendsgiving” more this year than I have every other year combined. I don’t know if it’s …
If God Ran a Podcast
When you hear people like Tim Ferriss or Seth Godin over podcast, they often bring new ideas. Things that make …
Everyone Is As Complex As You
I’ve written posts before about how no one cares about you (here and here) Everyone is too busy thinking about …
If Cops Were Salesmen
What if you woke up tomorrow and every person had to switch over to a different job. What would happen? …
If Humans Were Houses
Some people are afraid to be vulnerable because they think you might try to change them if they let you …
Painting People As Evil
We often villainize others in our mind. When someone does something that hurts us, our first tendency is to think …
Why It’s Hard to Make Connections After School
When moving to a new city, especially if you have a full-time job, it can be difficult to find meaningful …
What Works for People Works For Countries
“There’s always room for movement, action, and progress when people are talking to each other instead of about each other.” …
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 …
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 …
Generosity Without Socialism
Attachment to things is one of the most unattractive qualities. These are the kind of people that if you ask …
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 …