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.

Chin up, everybody

How mastering overhand pull-ups eliminated back pain, built muscle, and became a transformative fitness habit using assisted machines.

My 15 minutes of Ferriss

How meeting Tim Ferriss at a private Google Ventures party led to getting a guest post published on his blog by leading with value instead of asking for favors.

My very expensive chair

Why I splurged on an iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman for our new house - sometimes expensive things are worth it for pure enjoyment.