Published in Personal Growth·PinnedTravel Is No Cure for the MindAt this very moment, you may be here: Or you may be here:Life Lessons16 min readLife Lessons16 min read
Published in Human Parts·Nov 1, 2022Member-onlyThe Time Trap of ProductivityIn a culture so focused on managing time, we have become subservient to it. — In Seneca’s opening letter to his friend Lucilius, he writes: Everything we have belongs to others; time alone is ours. If I were to sum up the culture of productivity in one sentence, that would be it. The reason why time management software and note-taking apps are multi-billion dollar industries…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in Human Parts·Oct 6, 2020Member-onlyCreativity Starts Before Anything Is MadeIt’s what you don’t see that matters the most — This is Stan. And this is his friend Creativity.Creativity10 min readCreativity10 min read
Published in Human Parts·Sep 15, 2020Member-onlyReality Is Never Strange. We Are.Our expectations of the world are truly perplexing — The strangest thing about reality is how un-strange it actually is. Let me explain. When Newton discovered the laws of gravity in the 17th century, this was a fundamental departure from the prevailing paradigm at the time. Prior to Newton, people believed that celestial bodies orbited around one another in…Philosophy6 min readPhilosophy6 min read
Published in Human Parts·Aug 18, 2020Member-onlyThe Ultimate Guide to Visual StorytellingA step-by-step playbook for the skill of the future — My earliest childhood memory was stressful. I was about five years old, and it started with me waking up from an afternoon nap. Since I was a child with many needs, the first thing I did was ask for my mom.Storytelling28 min readStorytelling28 min read
Published in Human Parts·Jul 28, 2020Member-onlyGood Enough Is Just FineBeat perfectionism by embracing this one simple concept — When I start on a new post, I’m off to the races. Words connect, the creative juices flow, and I’m able to get a lot done.Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published in Human Parts·Jul 14, 2020Member-onlyFollowing Your Heart Is the Logical Thing to DoYou can’t predict the countless benefits that await you on the other side — Life leaps come in varying distances. Some feel lofty and risky:Self Improvement10 min readSelf Improvement10 min read
Published in Human Parts·Jun 16, 2020Member-onlyWhy We Doubt OurselvesLearn the three rules of self-doubt to silence its voice for good — Of all the emotions I struggle with, the toughest is self-doubt. To give you an idea of our tenuous relationship, here are some of the questions self-doubt routinely asks me: “Hey, you. Yeah, you. Will your work ever be good enough?” “Do you really think you’ll be able to grow…Self Improvement14 min readSelf Improvement14 min read
Published in Human Parts·May 19, 2020Member-onlyWrite for Yourself, and Wisdom Will FollowA wiser version of yourself is accessible whenever you need that person most — When I was in the eighth grade, I was invited to an awards ceremony that was like the Oscars for our junior high school. Each subject had nominees vying for one award, and I was nominated in three categories. I had never won any type of trophy in my life…Writing14 min readWriting14 min read
Published in Human Parts·May 5, 2020Member-onlyIt’s Mainstream to Hate the MainstreamThere‘s nothing unique about defying the status quo — Say hello to Lil’ Jimmy. Lil’ Jimmy is two years old, and he’s an accomplished minimalist. He’s been able to successfully condense all of life into just three activities: sleeping, eating, and playing.Life Lessons7 min readLife Lessons7 min read
