Return of the nap

Advocating for the underrated adult activity of napping, inspired by vacation time at the family cabin and the benefits of midday rest.

What I’ve learned from reading childrens' stories

Children's books teach effective writing: relatable topics, simple language, and repetitive structures. Lessons for content marketers from bedtime stories.

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.