Writing
I share what I learned about purpose, mindset, and creativity in my quest to live an authentic life, hoping to inspire others to live life on their terms. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive new posts weekly.
On Fitting Into Boxes When You Don’t Have To
We are brought up to think we have to be one thing, which for many never feels quite right. It's time to rethink that notion.
7 Creativity Lessons From J. K. Rowling Circa 1998
The only-too-human way of pursuing an interest that could lead to massive success, no hustle required.
The Power of Decision
Do we need to belabor every decision, give ourselves time before every move, and take weeks to develop new habits, or is there another option?
Six Mistakes to Avoid on the Quest for a Purposeful Career
I made numerous mistakes on my journey to find a more fulfilling career. After speaking to many people, I realized some are quite common—and entirely avoidable.
Deconstructing Community
Community is immensely helpful when following a nontraditional path—but do we fully understand what we need it for?
This Is Not the Death of Your Ambition
Do you avoid considering certain career paths because you think they symbolize the end of your ambition?
A Misguided Guilt Trip
In the name of doing good for others, we sometimes adhere to societal beliefs that disempower us—and don’t help others in the way we intend.
“The More You Find Yourself the More Friends You’ll Lose”
When embarking on a growth path, the challenge that’s rarely discussed is being surrounded by people who don’t understand what you’re going through—and sometimes don’t want to.
Becoming Yourself
Growing your connection to yourself is a practice—the most rewarding one I’ve experienced, and what I wish for you in the new year.
The Most Important Question to Ask Yourself in the New Year
We tend to ask ourselves, “what do I want to accomplish in the new year?” If we’d like to keep our New Year's resolutions there’s a better question.
The Big Picture
…where I share the framework that helped me shift from a humdrum professional existence to a life I love.
Weekly Share: Kyle Cease, “No One’s Ever Broken Your Heart, They Broke Your Expectations”
Kyle Cease was a successful stand-up comedian when he decided to leave it all behind. His perspective on what it means to fully live is worth a listen.
Handle With Care: Personality Types
Are personality tests helpful when it comes to finding our purpose or growing as humans?
We Aren’t Failing Enough
Most of us are conditioned to fear failure. I had to learn to deal with it better in order to dare to step outside the box I was (miserable) in.
The Identity That Helped Create a Billion-Dollar Company
Tom Bilyeu, who sold Quest Nutrition for $1 billion, thinks of himself as “average”. How does an average guy create a billion dollar company?
Weekly Share: David Foster Wallace, “This Is Water”
There’s no better piece on becoming more aware of the voice in your head and not letting it rule your life than David Foster Wallace’s 2005 commencement speech for Kenyon College.
Life in the Observer’s Seat
Our daily life provides ample opportunity to practice noticing when our ego is running the show (our default mode) and shifting control to our “real” self.
You Are Not Your Thoughts
Have you ever tried to meditate but kept hearing constant chatter? If you can hear the voice in your head, the voice isn’t you.
Teachings
Following my journey from an unfulfilling corporate job to a life of alignment and purpose, I guide people through their own journey to create a life they’re in love with by discovering their own authentic self and unique expression.
We use common phrases to lie to ourselves. Journaling helped me discover the true meaning behind them.