Beanie Babies, Silliness & Things That Don't Make Sense
A story about beanie babies, greed, the joy of being a child and doing things that might not make sense, such as traveling the world without a plan...
Personal Reflections & Essays
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Ten surprising benefits of self-employment | Year 1 Reflection
People are scared of self-employment. While there are some bad parts, I think people underestimate the enormous upsides which help me be a better person.
Personal Reflections & Essays
Meaning Making & Dying To Work
When we position work as the primary source of meaning, we undermine the dignity of millions who can't access those jobs. Our conception of work needs rethinking.
Work Beliefs & History of Work
Future of work mindsets: comparing full-timers, side-giggers and alternative workers
Survey data comparing full-timers, side-giggers, and solopreneurs reveals who finds the most satisfaction at work and why autonomy matters so much.
Modern Careers
Beyond Victimhood
Instead of blaming our parents, our university, our managers or our friends for failing to tell us what we needed to know, we have another choice.
Personal Reflections & Essays
...and then what?
A friend wanted $10 million before he could do what he wanted. I asked him: you just got a year of severance, why not start now? The choice to live can be made today.
Wisdom, Success & Philosophy
You Are A Person, Not A Business
People keep asking me about my business metrics and growth plans. My business goal is to live a good life. My strategy is creativity and generosity.
Modern Careers
Meaningful Work
Meaning at work isn't constant bliss. Research shows it's episodic, personal, and often realized only in reflection.
Work Beliefs & History of Work
Conversation With Chelsea Seid of Marlow About Passion, Purpose & Meaning At Work
A conversation with Chelsea Seid on why passion is overrated, how to pursue mastery without burning out, and why managers often block meaning at work.
Organizations & Culture
The Case Against Work: Ignoring enormous human suffering and potential
The case against work is powerful. We need to grapple with the immense suffering caused by our belief in the virtue of work.
Work Beliefs & History of Work
The Nine Future Of Work Mindsets You Need For The Weird New World of Work
Are you ready for the future of work? These nine mindsets are important in helping you adapt to the changing state of work.
Modern Careers
Is "management" already dead?
Research shows leadership gets no credit for meaningful work, but bad management is the top destroyer of it. Time to rethink.
Organizations & Culture