Multiple parents recommended we should pay more for a new stroller then we thought. This surprised me and since we’re about to be making lots of spending decisions for my son, we came up with a two step framework for deciding if we should pay up This creates a 2×2 Read more…
In 2024 I’ve struggled with my mental health and haven’t felt like the best version of myself. In March I’m gradually improving, and now I want to record a to-do list of “how to fix myself” for my next trial. Daily checklist # Lesson Implementation 1 Get up and exercise Read more…
Since moving to the Washington DC area 5 years ago, I’ve struggled with winters. It’s never the cold that’s frustrated me, but the sun going down earlier in the northeast. This is particularly noticeable on December/January days when I wake up, work at home until 6ish, and upon finishing find Read more…
I visited Ecuador this February to climb three different volcanoes. I didn’t reach any of the summits and it threw me off for more than a month. Yet it wasn’t my disappointment that caused issues (weather can be fickle…I get it), but instead it was my change in routine. For Read more…
Whether implicit or explicit; daily, weekly, or yearly, everyone has goals. We often think about what we might be able to do, but not nearly enough about our limits. That’s because our limits go mostly unsaid…up until we turn down invites to our favorite sports team, winery, or close friend’s Read more…
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the past week has felt overwhelming and all consuming. It’s hard to focus on anything else and a twitter rabbithole probably isn’t helping. When I don’t know what to do and am stuck in a rut, I think Passion Pit has it right. Instead of Read more…
During my proudest moment last year, I almost vomited. I’d just climbed Mt. Rainier, had my first taste of elevation, and was completely wiped out. Though my body was a complete wreck, I was elated for my first true summit. Most of our life we focus on making things easy, Read more…
Reading less daily news made me more informed about the world. This is for a few core reasons: News has a short half-life For example, take this article about jurors in Elizabeth Holmes trial Will it be relevant even one week from now? News sources are incentivized for you to Read more…
My most spontaneous moments have all been planned. A few recent examples are an unexpectedly deep conversation with a friend, experimenting with Web3 projects, and surfing a wave while paddling out. Each activity took an unexpected turn, but what made them magical was my complete focus on what was happening. Read more…
“It takes a long time to become an overnight success” – attributed to various sources. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever, but in this video, he explains how focusing on the results of his fabled career is missing the point. Instead focus on his years in the gym. Read more…