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05
Jan
Perfection is an Illusion

Perfection is an Illusion

When I started this blog, I had no real objective. The motivation was simple: to get thoughts from my head
2 min read
05
Apr

Figure It Out vs I Don’t Know

As someone who prides himself on figuring out hard problems, saying “I don’t know” hasn’t come easy or
3 min read
22
Mar
The Selective Irrationality of Getting Breakfast in Boone

The Selective Irrationality of Getting Breakfast in Boone

We all do selectively irrational things for emotional reasons. We make decisions with our hearts. We go to great lengths
3 min read
05
Mar

The Cost of Uncertainty

Reducing uncertainty means cutting through the noise, identifying what’s most important to know, and using that clarity to make
2 min read
15
Feb

Three Lessons When Starting a New Job

We are each a collection of the experiences and interactions we’ve had over our lifetime. If we’re lucky
4 min read
06
Jan

Heavy Dreams: A story about grand landscaping projects, heavy machinery, and failure.

I have a tendency to go headstrong towards a new project once I have a vision in my mind. More
3 min read
30
Dec

The Imitation Trap

Imitating others is a skill we do naturally. Yet, there’s a time and place for it. Merely imitating others
3 min read
16
Dec

Learning To Breathe

Because breathing becomes an involuntary action, we lose sight of its importance. Now, more than ever, we need to refocus
3 min read
09
Dec

When It Comes To An End

Endings are a part of life. How we approach them matters as much as all the time from the start.
2 min read
03
Dec

Transitions

Transitions are a part of life. Every day, month, year, and generation is marked by transitions. Being present means noticing
3 min read