Mentally Drained

Mental exhaustion is wildly potent on the body. I’ve talked about the satisfaction that comes from the exhaustion of a physically demanding weekend. For me, it’s often the …

Mind on Everything

At a lot of jobs, especially those with a lot of activity in the area, employees are told to be mindful of their surroundings at all times. This …

Sirens

A topic that often comes up in conversation is the contrast between living downtown rather than in the suburbs or countryside. The vast majority of people I work …

Successful Hangovers

High performers and other so-called successful people rarely talk about hangovers. Have they reached some superhuman level where they are impervious to the effects of excess? Of course …

Tasty Cheese

What is it about 1980’s power ballads? They’re one part cheesy and awful, yet equally addictive. Since the release of Deadpool and Wolverine, I’ve been hearing a lot …

Flossing

They say that flossing makes you live longer. It doesn’t. I mean, it will help keep your dental health in check, preventing tooth decay and the long-term issues …

Everyone is Fucked

Mark Manson is best known for his 2016 book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck. It’s a great read and I highly recommend it. This afternoon …

What is Balance?

I talk often about balance and the importance of having balance in your life. Sometimes this gives the impression of striving towards mediocrity by removing extremes. That’s not …

Active Laziness

How much time do you waste? It’s probably a lot more than you think. I’m not talking about lying on the couch watching a movie or relaxing on …

Get a Job

Get a job, you bum. I live downtown, and in the summer the homeless epidemic is impossible to ignore. I’ve written before about the causes of homelessness, and …