WRITING

What do you want?
It looks like one question, but it’s actually two. Throughout your life, you’ll ask yourself this question...
Quality Is Required But No Longer Sufficient
In Seth Godin’s book, This Is Marketing, he mentions that quality isn’t enough of a differentiator. “Quality...
What Is Space?
What is space? Not outer space, visual space. The space you find in art, in-between buildings, and...
Philosophy Is For The Uncompliant
Why do you love? Why do you work? Why do you strive? Without philosophy, we don’t answer those...
How I Clarified My Mission
Copywriting is about writing simply. It’s not hard to write a paragraph. It is hard to write one great...
My Chair That Almost Became Decor
As I’m writing this, I’m cross-legged in one of my favorite chairs. This chair overlooks my bedroom and...
Where To Start Learning Something New
If you’ve ever tried to learn something new, breaking through is usually the hardest part. Where do...
Color and Color Wheels
I’m teaching myself Graphic Design, and I realized that I didn’t soak up much from my 8th grade art class. Color...
Why Start With Why
Start With Why by Simon Sinek is an International Best Seller. It’s read, referenced, and commended by...
Philosophers Explain Philosophy
I stumbled onto a podcast called Philosophy Bites, and the topic of inquiry was What is Philosophy. Intrigued,...
How Computers Basically Work
You pop open your laptop, and you begin crafting a well-thought out email. Then you stop. You realize...
Why Some People Hate Rousseau’s Philosophy
In the past two weeks I’ve heard the name Rousseau too many times not to do some research. People have...
What if you just left?
What if you just went away… if you left behind everything you knew and loved… all of the expectations...
Why Rules Matter...kind of
I hate rules. Or at least I used to think I did. I didn’t hate rules. I just hated the rules I had...
Lightbulb Moments at Work
The software industry hasn’t matured yet. SHIIIITTT. I didn’t realize exactly how BIG this was until...
The Social Media TRAP
We know it’s true, and yet we still fall prey to it. Why? Social media is not nice to us…or maybe...
Fairytale Love DOES Exist...I think
I love love. After thinking about the topic for a while, I think I’ve decided to believe in a fairytale...
What to do when you don't know what to do
Let me save you some time. Throughout the span of your life, you will often be challenged to do something...
First Principles = Systems
First principles. You hear about them all the time. If you’re into entrepreneurship, there’s no doubt...
The Secret To A Fun Life In A Small Town
Today it occurred to me that there’s no escaping novelty. I used to think that my small town, small...
The Concept of Grace Isn't Just Christian
Whether or not you’re religious, the Christian concept of grace is interesting. In Christianity, grace...
Writing Better By Focusing On One Thing
It’s all about the angles. No, seriously. If you’re going to write, you might as well try to write...
Building an Audience
My company is a startup serving B2B partnership professionals. Partnerships is not a well-documented...
What does it mean to be a woman?
I don’t think there’s one specific answer, but there is something to be said about deep femininity.  It’s...
Influence or Influenced??
How many things influence your decisions? More than you think. And trying to become conscious of...
Learning About Content From A Prison
A prison bill was passed, and everyone was writing about it — dates, people, facts…bland. The story...
Never Betray Yourself
Some conversations are just better than others. Great conversations usually have an element of ease...
This Is Different
I am surrounded by strangers who have become friends, in a brand new place that feels like home, starting...
Chess Camp, Breeder of Winners
Knight, B7. Pawn D6. Queen E5. Checkmate. Maybe that’s how it would’ve gone if I had gone to...
I Don't Like Winning
I realized today that I don’t like to win. I might’ve pushed back on that in the past,...
12 Hour Road Trip
I began my morning at 7am after 4.5hrs of sleep. I got up, got dressed, finished packing, and set off....
"Hi, I'm New To This"
Before this week, I had never been to a tech conference before. That’s not something people usually...
Young and Dumb or Young and Hungry?
You’re young. People will judge you. That’s what I used to think before I had any work...
When it rains, it pours
F*** That was my favorite word this morning. I was supposed to publish something, and I forgot....
Raising Standards
I talk about this more than almost anything else, and I think the only close second is choices. It’s...
Grandma In The Hospital
My grandma is currently in the hospital, and it was pretty unexpected. While in here, I decided to...
Sh** I Made A Mistake At Work
This week, one of my main tasks was to write a long-form piece. I prepped, researched, outlined, and...
What Happens When You Write Everyday For 30 Days?
I was given a challenge in March. “Write every day for 30 days.” “Why?” I...
How Should You See Your Significant Other?
I’ve been wondering, how should you see your significant other? Some people say you should be...
Is Your 10 Year Plan Ambitious Enough?
This is the first of a series I’m starting on quote reflections. When I was young I began my...
Pride of Ownership
Those were the three words that I was given today. He said, “Do you want a real challenge to...
What it's like working for a startup that hasn't launched yet.
I did not think this would be my life right now. If I’m honest, I thought I’d be in college,...
Small Town Nights
April 17, 2022 I used to hate the small town I grew up in, but that’s a story for another...
Family Time
April 16, 2022 Getting your family time is so important. Make sure you get it sometimes.
My Role Model
April 15, 2022 I know this woman who is beautiful inside and out. She is my role model. She is...
A New Line
April 15, 2022 My family loves watching TV shows and movies together, but it easily becomes like...
Showing Up For Yourself
April 13, 2022 I always realize the need for balance after I’ve neglected it for a while....
1 Month on the Job - Work Documentation
April 13, 2022 I’ve been strongly encouraged to document my work journey, especially through...
Gratitude
April 11, 2022 Right now, the only thing I can focus on is daily improvement. If I get caught...
A TV Show's Lesson About Concrete
April 10, 2022 I’ve been watching this TV show called Yellowstone with my family, and it’s...
My Fun Thing
April 9, 2022 On January 1, 2022, I watched Jessie Itzler explain how he makes his years count. One...
Tripping Over Myself
April 8, 2022 I have a tendency to throw myself into situations that make me run faster than I’ve...
My Life Changed this Year
April 7, 2022 My life changed this year, and I felt it coming. Last year when I began college,...
A New Challenge
April 6, 2022 I had been wanting to set a challenge for myself to wake up at 5am, but I kept on...
Establishing a Sense of Life
April 5, 2022 The past few days, I’ve been lazy. Instead of trying to come up with a new topic,...
Life OS
April 4, 2022 I almost finished building my Life OS, and it’s been a game-changer. For anyone...
Refocusing On What Matters
April 3, 2022 I talked with a friend who mentioned the need to refocus. I’ve been needing...
Choosing Someone and Fitting Them
April 2, 2022 I grew up in a household that had high highs and low lows. Eventually my parents...
I'm Moving
April 1, 2022 Not sure where. I just need to establish myself in a new place. I need to see...
The Big Fat Lie
March 31, 2022 Who do you want to be? I live and breathe the things I want to learn. Why? Because...
How I Wasted My Life Creating an Obscene System in Notion
March 29. 2022 Today, I arguably spent way too long creating a systems masterpiece in Notion. I...
Why I Started a Second Podcast
March 30, 2022 Last night I dreamt about SaaS and partnerships. This morning I decided to start...
Have you ever wondered, "Why Me?"
March 28, 2022 Sometimes I sit with the question, “why me,” and my only answer is, “why not?” I...
How to be a Saint
March 27, 2022 The Psychology of Purpose I finally read Man’s Search for Meaning and loved it....
Setting Yourself Up For Future Opportunities
March 26, 2022 Strategizing Your Life  Strategizing your life is an interesting thing.  It’s...
Jordan Peterson's Greatest Lecture
March 25, 2022 The Hardest Question You HAVE to Answer One of the most influential people in my...
Stop Pretending You "Know"
March, 24, 2022 I’ve always been highly attuned to the things around me, but that made me think...
What do I do? Move Forward.
In June I began writing a story. I was the protagonist who was chasing something she had yet to discover....
How to Draft a Marketing Plan
A marketing plan is a document to define strategies used to engage your target audience and achieve business...
The Customer Journey
“Don’t find customers for your products, find products for your customers.” –...
How to Choose an Organization's Structure
"A good system shortens the road to the goal." - Orison Swett Marden A business’ organizational structure...
How to Choose a Business Structure
"Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort." - John Ruskin You need...
How I Build Content Schedules
Businesses having a content schedule might seem obvious, but why would anyone else want to build a content...
How to Actually Utilize Canva
"Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent." - Joe Sparano In high school, I did one Canva...
A Poem about Harmony
There is an allure in the way nature affects nature; The tree rustles as the wind blows; The bird...
How to Execute on Your Ideas
"To me, ideas are worth nothing unless executed. They are just a multiplier. Execution is worth millions."...
Customer Persona: What, When, Why, and How
"The key is to set realistic customer expectations, and then not to just meet them, but to exceed them...
How to Build a Business Plan
"Business opportunities are like buses. There's always another one coming." - Richard Branson The word...
Week Three Update: Project Lifebook
This week I decided to pivot on my original idea. The reason for this was logistical — I realized that...
Week 4 Update: Project Lifebook
In week four, my objective was to write and wrap-up the month. Here was the week’s overview.
How to Begin Building a Website
Building a website all starts with an idea, domain, and website platform. I’m going to explain...
Week Two Update: Project LifeBook
In week two, my objective was to finish building so I can begin executing in week 3. Here was the week’s...
Week One Update: Project LifeBook
In week one, my objective was to build. Here was the week’s overview.  Everybody says that experience...
Choosing What Business to Create
Everybody says that experience is the greatest educator. In the future, I want to create businesses....
Why Philosophy is Necessary to Create a Better World
“Philosophy…at least 50% of it…is about living life with a sense of possibility. It’s...
How to Learn Anything
“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is...
What is Marketing? Misconceptions and Usefulness
“Business has only two functions — marketing and innovation.” – Milan Kundera Misconceptions...
Tips for A Successful First Day at a New Job
“Every single job is a challenge. You are walking into a new set, a new character, creating a world...
What I Wish Someone Told Me About Operations
“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.”...
The Key to Embracing Your Child-Like Spirit
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience...
Life Is Your Birthright
“Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” – Seneca We live in...
Why Businesses Fail at Customer Success
“One of the best ways to view business is to compare it to a living, breathing entity.”   What is...
Apprenticeships Versus School
“When specific knowledge is taught, it’s through apprenticeships, not school.” “School...
How to Direct Your Life
“Arm yourself with specific knowledge, accountability, and leverage.” As knowledge and skills...
Maximize Every Opportunity
“Learn to sell. Learn to build. If you can do both, you will be unstoppable.” “It’s...
How to Pick Business Partners
“Pick business partners with high intelligence, energy, and above all, integrity.” “Don’t...
Play Iterated Games to Increase Success
“Play iterated games. All the returns in life, whether in wealth, relationships, or knowledge,...
Why Wealth Matters
Naval Ravikant Tweets on Success and Wealth “The ultimate purpose of money is, ‘you don’t...
Momento Mori
“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste much of it.” – Seneca Death...
Belief and Confirmation Bias
“Identity is the incredible invisible force that controls your whole life. It’s invisible,...