This is a note-to-self about how to keep a more relaxed pace of work-life. If you’re a neurotic mofo like me then it’ll help you out too… In January I wrote “it’s concerning that I DO NOT look forward to Mondays. As an independent intellectual that’s concerning.” No work is…

I spent over 1,000 hours observing myself this year. That’s mindfulness practice — it’s studying yourself. Study yourself long enough and you’ll humble yourself. You’ll realize that you’re delusional, hypocritical, and an ego maniac. That’s the human condition! I guess I have my shit together more than most. But ultimately…

It was a Friday afternoon in college. I was on my way home jamming out in my new (used) convertible. I whipped into a side street just as a guy and his dog were starting to cross. I slammed on the brakes. And he jumped backwards. We froze — staring…

I found a new doomsday scenario. (Isn’t that refreshing?!) Now I don’t know anything about tech. I write about happiness. But I’m convinced there’s an invisible weapon out there that will cause mass unhappiness — or worse… The Divisiveness Algorithm (Scissors Statements) This started last night when I read a…