Wandering around Boston with wonder & awe
The deepest experience of this and a profound sense of wonder overtook me last night as I was walking with another friend in the Boston Public Garden
Personal Reflections & Essays
Blog
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How the fear setting exercise can help you unlock the courage to take bold action
The fear setting exercise inspired by Tim Ferriss to tame your fears around money, execution, health and lack of approval to build a life worth living
Modern Careers
How to Write and Share in Public and Not Come Off as a Complete Fool
Are you nervous about writing and sharing your story in public? Three lessons before you start writing listicles or copying the style of other \"influencers\"
Creativity & The Creator Economy
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
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