Nov 29, 2022What This Painting of Jesus Teaches About Good StoriesMost of the imagery involving Jesus depict him as being a divine being that radiates — spiritually and literally. But Christ in the Wilderness by Ivan Kramskoi shows Him in another light — or (almost) the lack thereof. He reminds me of myself after a long, emotionally grueling day. It’s…Storytelling3 min readStorytelling3 min read
Sep 6, 2022Why You Should Search for StruggleStruggling is uncomfortable. Why would anyone want to look for it? Well, sometimes, that isn’t the point. Sometime in 2021, I was assigned to write six articles. They varied from 900 to 1,800 words. It was around 10,000 words combined. …Personal Growth5 min readPersonal Growth5 min read
Aug 22, 20223 Life Lessons from Ethan HawkeHis filmography begins in 1985 and continues to this day. Or at least at the time I’m writing this. Although I do hope that he continues working because I think Ethan Hawke’s one of the most insightful actors out there. There are countless articles out there talking about his skill…Ethan Hawke3 min readEthan Hawke3 min read
Aug 9, 20223 Ways to Fight Writing DistractionsDistractions come in two forms: external and internal. The external ones are obvious — the dog barking outside, the roaring engine of a car passing by, conversations you can overhear at home. The internal ones are a little trickier to realize. There are many kinds, but the ones I’ll be…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Aug 2, 2022How to Clear Your Mind with a Brain DumpYou ever noticed how slow your computer gets when its storage is almost full? Applications that used to open in a second now take a few. The software lags and stutters more. It turns doing anything into a challenge. That’s about the same way our mind works. When there’s all…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Jul 25, 2022What I Read in July 2022My schedule this month got a lot tighter so I wasn’t able to read as much as I would’ve liked to. But I thought the few things I read were interesting. Check them out below. If you want monthly book recommendations from me, subscribe to my newsletter here: The Short List of My July Books Building a…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Jul 19, 2022How to Tackle To-Do’s Like a Racing DriverWinning is everything in Formula 1. Of course, it is; it’s a race. But before drivers finish as champions in the first place (or P1), there’s a crucial task they’ve got to complete. Get ahead of the guy in front of them. A driver at the back of the pack…Productivity2 min readProductivity2 min read
Jul 12, 2022Why You Should Write for One PersonCreating something is really difficult. You’d want as many people to enjoy it, right? But having that thought in the back of your mind can slow you down. It’ll freeze you where you stand. That’s because it’s impossible to entertain everyone. You can’t expect everyone to like your work if…Writing Tips2 min readWriting Tips2 min read
Jul 4, 2022Why You Should Forget Your First DraftIn writing, your first draft is generally going to be the worst thing that’s going to come out of you. Even worse than the trip to the toilet after a meal that was a little too spicy. But it doesn’t matter how bad it is. What matters is that you…Writing Tips2 min readWriting Tips2 min read
Jun 21, 2022Remember: Slow is Smooth, Smooth is FastWhen I first joined the company where I’m working right now, I was a little tense. I wanted to perform well. I mean, isn’t that a natural thing? The new guy wants to prove himself. But there was a problem. I hadn’t yet gained my sea legs. I was wobbling…Productivity Tips2 min readProductivity Tips2 min read
