Read Write Play: Q2 2018

Q2 2018 review: reading Adam Grant's 'The Originals' after publishing my book, writing retreat insights, and mastering Smashing Pumpkins' 'Mayonaise'.

First-timers running for office

Exploring paths for political newcomers to enter public service, comparing traditional experience requirements with first-time candidates.

Benefits of being a work from home dad

How working from home as an entrepreneur provided unexpected benefits during challenging times including thyroid cancer treatment and business transitions.

Taking the long road

First marathon in New Orleans 2003: brutal lessons in preparation, pacing strategy, and how marathon mindset applies to business and political campaigns.

The role of government

Government's primary role: handling negative externalities like pollution when free markets fail to account for costs to public goods and commons.

Some new data on the housing deficit

California housing crisis data reveals 98% of areas have deficits. Contra Costa County affluent areas meet market rate but fail affordable housing goals.

Moving from SaaS to metered billing

The scary but necessary transition of Toofr from traditional SaaS pricing tiers to a $9/month + metered billing model, prioritizing fairness over MRR.

What Can I Say

Martin Luther King Day reflection on privilege, racism, and my grandfather's civil rights activism, questioning my role in fighting injustice.