Where Grace Meets the Ego

A layoff, a consulting business I'm building, and the karma yoga idea that the work I most want to avoid might be exactly where grace is trying to reach me.

My own personal Xanga

The Liturgy of the Feet

Exploring how the simple act of walking can quiet the mind, reset the spirit, and transform habitual rumination into a sacred practice of presence.

Brand as Operating System

Exploring how successful B2B SaaS brands function as operating systems of promises and proofs, driving internal alignment and customer trust.

Train of Tears: Learning to See the Sacred Everywhere

A reflection on finding beauty and meaning in unexpected places, and how everyday moments can become sacred when we learn to truly see them.

The World is a Gift

Reflecting on Terrence Malick’s 'The Tree of Life,' this piece explores the tension between living by nature—competition, control—and living by grace: trust, gentleness, and the radical idea that reality is a gift, not a contest.

Writing by Design: The CODEX Method

Drawing parallels between ancient manuscript creation and modern writing practices, this piece reveals how structure can paradoxically unleash creativity

Do My Words Need a Crowd?

Reflecting on the relationship between writing, audience, and the intrinsic value of putting thoughts into words.

Choosing Peace

Reflecting on the choice between living from a mindset of power or peace, and how embracing trust, humility, and a deeper order can reshape our responses to setbacks and redefine our sense of worth.

The Grammar of Surrender

Exploring the language and structure of letting go

From Certainty to Mystery

A personal journey through Paul Ricoeur's stages of faith, exploring the transition from literal belief to a deeper, post-critical understanding of spirituality.

The Explorer's Mindset

Embracing curiosity and exploration in writing, moving beyond the pressure of expertise to share authentic learning journeys.

The Paradox of Arrival

Examining the arrival fallacy and how our obsession with destinations can distract us from finding meaning in the journey itself.

Ego Deep Dive

Exploring Dr. Richard Beck's honeycomb model of the ego to understand and cultivate a healthier relationship with our inner selves.

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing

Rediscovering the value of boredom and how allowing our minds to wander can enhance creativity, problem-solving, and self-awareness.

Growing on an Infinite Trellis

Exploring Gregory of Nyssa's concept of 'spacing' and how embracing our limitations can lead to continuous growth and transformation.

Design Thinking for My Life

Applying design thinking principles to personal and professional challenges, from career transitions to parenting, to create more intentional and effective solutions.

A Pleasing Chord

Exploring the emotional power of music and how it can provide comfort, connection, and natural endorphin release in our daily lives.

Tsundoku

Exploring the Japanese concept of tsundoku and how collecting unread books can be a valuable practice, similar to wine collecting.

On Obligation

Reimagining obligation as a pathway to deeper connection and belonging, rather than a burden or constraint on our freedom.

The Beef Wellington Plan

Applying Scott Young's ultralearning framework to master complex skills through deliberate practice, experimentation, and consistent commitment.

Embracing the Unknown

Exploring how doubt and questioning can deepen spiritual understanding through curiosity, humility, and non-dual thinking.

I Am the Niche

Challenging the conventional wisdom of 'niching down' in writing by embracing diverse interests and using writing as a tool for personal exploration and connection.

How I Improved my Public Speaking

Practical insights from the Ultraspeaking course on boosting confidence, charisma, and impact in public speaking through emotional expression and presence.

How to Connect Deeply with Others

A practical guide to the VIEW framework for building deeper connections through vulnerability, impartiality, empathy, and wonder.

How to Do Design Feedback

Practical strategies for effective design feedback in remote teams, balancing individual input with collaborative sessions to foster creative growth.

Atomic Essays

Discovering the power of atomic essays - concise, shareable writing pieces that make consistent writing more accessible and impactful.

Work a Book

Transforming how we read non-fiction books by treating them as conversations, focusing on learning, remembering, and applying knowledge.

Quantity Creates Quality

Exploring how embracing quantity and separating the creative flow from editing can lead to higher quality outcomes in design and beyond.

Design Ops

An exploration of DesignOps and how it bridges the gap between creative design and structured development processes.

Define the Problem

A practical framework for problem definition using Tim Hurson's Productive Thinking Model to better understand and solve complex challenges.