Freedom is dangerous — And why I no longer pursue it
Ever since my ambition-charged teen years, I’ve sought a higher degree of...
The perils of personal progress - With Charlie Hoehn
Common: Attempting to play “the game” better than the person next to us....
One emotion at a time - A practical philosophy for conquering fear
Common: To view one’s natural emotional tendencies as impulsive, fleeting, and...
The unreasonable power of embracing paradox – How uncommon results are birthed
Common: The belief that the path to great success is paved with compromises....
A recent collection of artfully uncommon musings
I know, my recent absence has been abominable. But I have not been MIA without...
The raw truth about finding your passion
Common: Believing that passion strikes us serendipitously and miraculously...
The 'exchange of value' solution - And something you may not know about me
Common: Listening to advice and temporary barriers that bury inner passions....
How playing dumb makes you smarter
Common: Taking the initial and/or frequent comments as the whole truth and...
Voyager beware: The journey to the unknown always appears longer, larger, and more difficult
Common: When the stigma of the unknown creates overwhelm and inaction. Uncommon:...
Ditch the commencement baggage
Common: Being weighed down on the launch pad due to too much baggage. Uncommon:...
The uncommon life realized – 2011 recap & lessons learned
In 2009, amid the economic downturn and uncertainty, I had the peculiar urge to...
Why "whatever it takes" is a flawed strategy
Common: Passionate ignorance disguised as commitment Uncommon: After centuries...