May
31
micro-05-31-2025
The obstacle is the way forward, but before facing that challenge I need to take a pause and catch my
stoicism
Nov
29
3 Life-Changing Books for Building Better Habits
Three transformative books on habit formation, stoicism, and personal growth—Atomic Habits, The Daily Stoic, and Meditations for Mortals.
3 min read
Aug
06
micro-08-06-2024
An insightful interview between Ryan Holiday and Keila Shaheen, author of The Shadow Work Journal. Covering journaling, shadow work, and
Jan
24
2024 - Year of Discipline
Today is Bell Let's Talk Day, a day focused on mental health awareness. For the past few years, I have been using it to talk about a theme for the next year.
8 min read
Nov
11
44
This is the 13th year of writing these annual reflections for my birthday: soberness, aloneness/solitude, and recommendations for books, music, and podcasts.
9 min read
Nov
11
40 - Amor Fati
On my 40th birthday, I write about amor fati, stress, work, property management, and walking into the fire.
4 min read
Oct
10
Transitions
I walk through Kelowna, sit in Kasugai Gardens, and think about transition, uncertainty, work, and stoicism.
1 min read
Aug
24
Letter to Kylie
I write to Kylie about falling from a hammock, hiking at sunset, confidence, and keeping a wider perspective.
1 min read
Jul
10
Just Write
I push myself to stop waiting for perfect meaning, return to regular writing, and just write again.
1 min read
Jan
01
Rules for 2019 - Quick Thoughts
I rethink yearly goals through Jordan Peterson, Stoicism, Ryan Holiday, themes, stress, and rules for living in 2019.
3 min read
Nov
07
It's No Big Deal
I use a loose cupboard door to think about stoicism, small problems, and when no big deal still needs attention.
1 min read
Jul
16
What’s in My Head
I write about overthinking, perfectionism, margin, work, and why this space went quiet despite all the ideas in my head.
3 min read
Feb
04
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I use Super Bowl Sunday and The Daily Stoic to think about caring less about every scandal and crisis.
Nov
23
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I share the day's reading from The Daily Stoic.
Aug
15
Staying Calm
I lean on Ryan Holiday, Stoicism, and mindfulness while trying to stay calm through a week of repeated work challenges.
2 min read