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.

An ode to the suburbs

Celebrating the move from San Francisco to Contra Costa County suburbs and discovering the unexpected benefits of suburban family life.

That night I snuck into the Oscars

A true story of sneaking into the 2005 Oscars ceremony and Governors' Ball, meeting celebrities through confidence and creative problem-solving.

Why company values are important

How Scripted's seven company values became our decision-making framework for hiring, spending, product launches, and solving complex problems.