Best Posts
“What does it mean to live a good life?”
For a question so simple, the answer is not. This page shares my best attempts to parse through this timeless inquiry.
I have organized my popular work into six categories, all of which use different lenses to study and interpret the human condition. There’s a lot to explore here, but the journey will be both insightful and fun.
Ready to dive in? You can use the categories below to browse through my best work, or you can view every post by date instead.
Living Mindfully
Travel is often seen as the key to happiness. Here's why it's not.
The answer to life's greatest question isn't quite what we want to hear.
Being aware of each moment's end is the best way to begin again.
Natural selection has created the only video game that matters in life. Here's how to beat it.
I was once a wedding-denier, but now I believe.
My wife and I just said hello to our new baby daughter. Here's what I wrote to welcome her into the world.
"Whatever I am, that I want to understand."
Understanding Money
It's the great everything and the great nothing.
Our relationship with money is complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Here's a clear framework to help guide you through this often hazy topic.
Enough is elusive because when you reach it, you're no longer the person that once desired it.
Money is a central character in the theater of life, but just a character nonetheless.
Even great monetary gains have great mental costs.
Working Purposefully
Taking the leap is, in fact, a very rational thing to do. Here's why.
This baffling paradox is the leading cause for today's restless workplace.
Welcome to a world where work never sleeps.
Writing has helped me realize that a wiser version of myself is accessible when I need that person the most. This post explains how it can do that for you too.
One simple metric is all you need to convert information into something special.
Cultivating Creativity
There is no “easier” or “harder” in any creative endeavor. There is just challenge, and the shifting textures of patience.
Self-Doubt is difficult to beat, but if we understand the three rules it follows, we can silence its voice for good.
Beat perfectionism by embracing this one simple concept.
Creativity is often seen as the act of making things. Here's why that's wrong.
Visual storytelling is the skill of the future. Here's a step-by-step guide that shows you how to cultivate it.
Thinking Clearly
What is knowledge? In the age of misinformation, exploring this question is more important than ever.
Giving birth to wisdom is a complicated thing. Here’s a roadmap that can help.
Knowing yourself is much harder than it sounds. Here’s a big post to help guide you through this journey.
Our world is powered by thought, but it has come at a cost. How will you choose to use your mind?
Welcome to the intersection of curiosity and stubbornness.
Philosophy gets a lot of things right, but lately, it's been doing everything wrong. Here's what we can do to bring it back on track.
Overcoming Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most pressing health issues of our time, yet we don't talk enough about it. It's time to delve deep into it.
The brain is a magical blob of wonder, but sometimes it can derail us toward a pit of anxiety. Here's a comprehensive guide to help bring it back on track.
I wish I read this years ago. If you struggle with worry, this is for you.
