Be a Tourist in Your Own Town: Try a Travel Mindset
Explore your own backyard with a travel mindset. Learn how being a tourist in your own town can help you slow down, notice more, and seize the day.
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How to Enjoy Dining Alone: An Unexpected Lesson in Connection
Dining alone doesn’t have to feel lonely. A solo dinner became a chance to slow down, talk to strangers, people-watch, and enjoy a little human connection.
How I Organize and Actually Listen to a 400+ Record Collection
How I organize a 400+ vinyl record collection by mood, rotate neglected albums, track plays in Discogs, and make sure every record gets heard.
Build Your Business Like an Artist: A Creative Leadership Mindset
The best leaders don't just manage—they create. Here's how Rick Rubin's The Creative Act changed the way I think about leadership, company culture, and building Apple Spice.
How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Resting
Do you feel guilty when you aren't being productive? Here's why I've started viewing Sundays as a time for restoration instead of constant work—and why rest isn't wasted time.
How to Teach Kids to Focus on What They Can Control: The Two Circles
A frustrating baseball game led to a simple lesson for my son: how to focus on what he can control and let go of what he can’t.
Something Is Better Than Nothing: The Mindset That Builds Consistency
Discover why something is better than nothing and how small, consistent actions build momentum in exercise, work, relationships, and everyday life.
Sautéed Zucchini and Squash with Rancho Gordo Borlotti Beans
Turn leftover Rancho Gordo Borlotti beans into a delicious summer side with sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, lemon, pickled onions, and Parmesan.
What My Business Coach Taught Me About Performing Under Pressure
Before COVID, my business coach asked me a question I couldn't answer: What would you do if your back was against the wall? Years later, during one of the most difficult seasons of my career, I realized I had been living the answer. Here's what I learned about performing under pressure, staying focused, and discovering capacity you never knew you had.
Why Every Adult Needs a Hobby That Rewards Attention | Healthy Hobbies for Adults
Looking for healthy hobbies for adults? Discover why hobbies that reward attention—like vinyl, gardening, woodworking, or cooking—can reduce stress, build curiosity, and help you become more present in everyday life.
Why the 2026 Mets Are So Bad: Baseball's Worst Return on Investment
The 2026 Mets have one of MLB's highest payrolls but one of its worst records. Here's why this disappointing season felt predictable from Opening Day.
How One Marcus Aurelius Quote Changed My Leadership
One quote from Marcus Aurelius helped me navigate a difficult leadership conversation and reminded me that clear communication is one of a leader's greatest responsibilities.
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