My happy place

My family's cabin at Pinecrest Lake built by my great-grandpa in 1928 - a timeless sanctuary where generations gather and memories are marked.

Some great advice about how to stand out in local politics

Key insights from Sacramento visits: standing out in politics is simple - just follow through on commitments and support existing officials' agendas.

Feast on pain

Why entrepreneurs thrive on struggle and pain, drawing parallels between bodybuilding and the entrepreneurial mindset of growth through adversity.

What actually happens when you click 'publish'?

A deep dive into internet history and the technical infrastructure that makes publishing content online possible for modern writers.

If I could redo all of my content marketing

A simple content marketing philosophy: every piece you publish should feel like giving a gift, with outline, multiple drafts, and careful editing.

The thing that won't go away

Third installment on my thyroid cancer journey, dealing with ongoing monitoring, medical uncertainty, and finding perspective through others' experiences.

My personal 2018 recap

Implementing new habits for 2019: no late-night work, concentrated learning, less coffee, swimming, and commitment to Read Write Play routine.

The bitter taste of failure

How Scripted succeeded as a business but failed financially for investors, and the painful lessons learned about startup risk and money.