In 2014 Admiral William McRaven gave a commencement speech at the University of Texas. Known as the “Make Your Bed” speech, it went viral and has since become …
Ten Breaths
I occasionally bring up the benefits of meditation on this blog. And while the benefits vary — from a temporary change in mindset to overall well-being — I’m …
Humpty Dumpty
I’m a big fan of random facts. Trivia is my jam. And I don’t think I’m alone. Useless as they often are, we absorb facts like sponges to …
Sorry, Not Sorry
Schadenfreude is a German word that describes the feeling of pleasure one receives from the misfortune of others. And although in concept it seems coldhearted, we’re all guilty …
Getting Dumber, Smartly
With nearly every book I read, I find myself in an internal conflict. The information I take in is educating me, making me more knowledgeable in a specific …
Jack of All Trades
The label gets thrown around a lot, but it’s rarely used in its original and complete form. The quote originates from a 16th-century article that both criticizes and …
Fleeting Self
Who you are today is fleeting. I’m paraphrasing a quote from David Epstein’s 2019 book Range. The idea struck me at the moment but continued to grow in …
Middle Ground
What if I told you that it’s possible to both agree and disagree with the same person? It seems like a silly question. Most of us understand this …