Letting Go of Ambition
This essay explores ambition, its costs, and how we can rethink its role in our lives.
Footprints
In our endless striving to leave our mark on the world, we overlook the simple source from which real change emerges.
Seeking Solitude on the Sandy Shores of Costa Rica
Why are we so afraid of being alone? This essay explores the subtle and precious gifts that only solitude can offer.
Let Go or Be Dragged: Adventures in The Last Frontier
A story about letting go, Alaskan grizzlies, and what it means to live in a fundamentally unpredictable and uncontrollable world.
The Case for Being Less Serious
When confronted with increased responsibility and agency in adulthood, many people opt to become more serious. Is this the right choice?
How to Make Friends as an Adult
Many adults are lonely and want more friends. This article explores how to make friends as an adult in a more fun and intuitive way.
The Day I Heard the Birds Sing
In the midst of a burgeoning existential crisis, I heard birds sing on a remote Portuguese island. This is the story of how hearing that first birdsong changed my life for the better.
Calvinball: The Only Game Worth Playing
Figuring out how to enjoy your life is like Calvinball. It's a game that's best played by making up the rules as you go.
What Do You Want?
Figuring out what you want is the central task of adulthood, and it's not an easy one. Learn how you can better answer life's most important question.
Musing on Living a Long, Vibrant, and Productive Life
This article explores ideas, protocols, and products that I've experimented with on my pursuit of living a long, energy-filled life with a high degree of satisfaction.