Small Talk.

Am I bad at small talk, or is small talk awful in general? The first part is rhetorical. My small talk game is weak. But I’m not sure …

Consistency.

I despise waking up early. That’s why I do it as often as possible. It’s no secret that consistency is a key to progress and success. It’s why …

Firsts Impressions

First impressions are awful. And the importance placed on them is weird. We all do it. We base so much of our opinions of others on the first …

Noise.

It’s astounding how much noise there is in our minds. When I first tried meditating many years ago, all it did was frustrate me. Regardless of how hard …

Options.

Sometimes I feel that we have too many options. This isn’t our grandparent’s generation. If you’re growing up in the early 21st century your options in life are …

Rain.

It rained last night. That calm, quiet, windless rain. The kind that doesn’t disrupt sleep but awakens the world outside. This morning everything felt more alive outside. The …

Night Lights.

Why do businesses leave their lights on at night? I often walk in the early morning to clear my mind for the day ahead. This is typically hours …

Spring.

After the long and miserable Canadian winter, it’s easy to be impressed with the simplest sensations. I sat on a bench across from my building the other evening …

Overwhelm.

Every once in a while I slip. I get sidetracked, distracted, and pulled away from my countless projects and tasks. Often it’s for perfectly good reasons, things come …

Mothers.

For all the sleepless nights. For all the stress and anxiety we’ve put you through over the years. For everything you’ve put up with because you’re an absolute …