Journal
This is where I think out loud.
The journal is less polished than an article and less compressed than a poem. It’s where I work through ideas in real time — fatherhood, discipline, regret, leadership, faith, growth. Some entries are reflections on conversations. Some come from coaching. Some are written after a long day when something won’t leave my mind.
I don’t write these to sound profound. I write them to be clear. If I’m wrestling with something, I’d rather put it into words than let it sit unexamined.
Not every post is a conclusion. Some are questions. Some are course corrections. Some are reminders to myself.
This category is a record of progress — not perfection.
Stoic truths from Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius, the Emperor of Ancient Rome between 161 and 180 AD. Known commonly as the last amongst the “Five Good Emperors,” Marcus Aurelius carried the Empire on his shoulders, keeping it from its inevitable downfall and witnessing the worst…
Uncomfortable Things High-Achieving People Do Not Fear
Successful people have a high tolerance for discomfort. We tend to think of success as a place to which we arrive where life is a bit breezier and things flow with more ease. However, getting there is a matter of grit, and doing so takes a threshol…
Uncomfortable things you need to do if you don’t want to regret your life
Life is hard enough without having to live in a constant state of regret over lost opportunities, lost loves, and lost chances to speak your mind.
The Brutal Truths
These brutal truths about life are difficult to hear but they’ll make you a much better person. When someone finally sits you down and tells you the cold hard truth, it can be difficult to hear. But if you want to get the most out of your life, you…
