Seek Out the People (and Places) That Inspire You
Inspiration isn’t passive. You have to put yourself in the places where it lives—whether that’s a gym, a baseball field, the woods, or a gallery. And when you do, it changes you.
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You’re Not Talking to Everyone. You’re Talking to the Ones Who Are Listening.
When you speak from the heart in a world wired for snark, some people won’t get it. But that doesn’t mean you stop showing up with sincerity. This post is about leading with kindness anyway.
The Death Clock Is Ticking (Carpe Diem, Motherfucker)
I put a death clock on my desk—not to be dark, but to stay honest. Life doesn’t last forever. So the question is: what are you doing today that actually matters?
⚾ Seeing What the Box Score Misses
A reflection on what it’s like to watch the Mets find new ways to lose, why situational baseball still matters, and how it feels to see the same patterns over and over while everyone else says it’s just variance.
Turkey Apple Pita Pressed Sandwich (And a Reminder That Your Fridge Is Enough)
Hungry after rowing, I made a turkey, apple, and Muenster pressed pita sandwich from what I had in the fridge. Simple, satisfying—and a good reminder that eating at home often hits the spot.
Leah Stayed: Poisonwood Bible Reflections
A reflection on Leah’s journey in The Poisonwood Bible and how open-mindedness, cross-cultural connection, and being willing to be changed can reshape our lives. Featuring wisdom from Anatole, a personal story from Korea, and a Beatles lyric that ties it all together.
Your Gut Knows the Way
From culinary school to combat zones, parenting through COVID to rebuilding a business—this is the story of trusting my gut when nothing else made sense.
Why I’m Passing on United Health (UNH) at $311
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) looked like a screaming buy at $311 a share—but I’m sitting this one out. Here’s why this complicated, risk-heavy business doesn’t make the cut.
Why I Bought $GOOG at $155 — and Think the Market Got it Wrong
Google’s 10% dip is an overreaction. With a 17x P/E, top-tier AI (Gemini), YouTube dominance, cloud growth, and a massive $80B buyback, $GOOG is the best deal in Big Tech.
I Wasn’t Going to Buy… Then I Did
After saying I wouldn’t buy yesterday, I saw signs in the bond market and political landscape that told me it was time to move. Here’s why I bought NVO and CROX—and what happened next.
Not Every Dip Deserves a Buy
I'm not buying stocks right now. Here's why I'm holding cash, how Trump’s trade war factors in, and what would make me invest again.
The Book That Rewired the Way I Live
How one book helped me stop coasting and start living with intention, care, and meaning. A reflection on quality, purpose, and embracing enough.
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