Little Don

A fictional DNC convention speech critiquing Trump's qualifications and calling for Hillary Clinton to confront him directly in the 2016 election.

Finding the flow

Discovering flow state through yard work and physical labor, exploring how repetitive tasks can lead to mindful, productive experiences.

Overcoming stage fright: Why mid-career professionals need startups

Why 40s-50s professionals should join startups: failure stigma is myth, experience is valued, and perks like equity and flexibility beat corporate jobs.

The Scripted origin story, as I remember it

The complete 10-year origin story of Scripted, from environmental organizing at UC Berkeley to screenwriting software to content marketing marketplace.

Startup friends: stop the sob stories, please

Rant against founder victim mentality: startup life is privileged, not tragic. Show humility, recognize opportunity, and stop the self-pity stories.

Digging in

Embracing the value of taking time and effort to do things well, rejecting life hacking shortcuts in favor of meaningful commitment.

Being prepared

How thorough preparation helps overcome anxiety in both fatherhood and public speaking, emphasizing practice and rehearsal for success.

No such thing

My admiration for John Mayer's musical talent and reflections on the path not taken - from hearing 'No Such Thing' on the radio to suburban contentment.