Just over a year ago, I was offered the opportunity to publish a book on what’s now a hot topic. I spoke with other authors, worked extra daily, and exploited the social disarray caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that screeched life to a halt. So I used that time to work more than ever. Between […]
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26 Lessons by 26
I turned 26 today. Here are 26 life lessons. Being an adult means you’re given rare or no second chances. Literacy and a love for reading are the foundation of all knowledge. Lifelong friendships are priceless Growth, whether mental or physical, is uncomfortable and good. Always follow your instinct. Most of life’s problems can be […]
Moving as the end of an era
Moving residences has to be one of the most annoying parts of life but most fulfilling. Everything is boxed or strewn across a Uhaul. The unknowns abound: will my couch fit in the elevator? What about my front door? Will my neighbors be drug dealers or senior citizens (or both? Is this where I fall […]
Coffee and fan clubs
One of my favorite coffee shops is in a location where it seems unlikely for it to succeed. Hillsdale, Michigan’s 2019 census data shows just over 8,000 living in the town that’s quite literally in the middle of nowhere. A few thousand College students supplant that number, but other than that, Checker Records just built […]
Share, don’t tell about your work
There are two types of people in this world: those who create and those who don’t. The differential is that artists ship work, even when it’s not perfect, while typical people may shove it into a folder, never to be opened again. Artists— whether you’re a rapper, business founder, or Twitter famous— create something out […]
How I crowdfunded $5,000 and will publish Twisted Tech
Only about 2% of books started actually reach a reader. Starting a book is hard and reaching the end is excruciatingly painful. Here’s a small example why. Anyone following my public social media in the last month saw me break a $5,000 funding goal to reach a December publishing date— an arguable win. But I […]
MatchUp: a solution to the hiring market
If you’ve applied for a job in the last ten years, you know it can be a complete shitshow. The typical process included submitting hundreds of applications, most of which you never hear back from. In many cases, resumes are scanned for buzzwords and you never talk to another human. It shouldn’t be this hard. […]
What we missed out on during the pandemic
I love airports. Just walking through a few terminals, it’s a small snapshot of our crazy world. People rip shots at the bar while soldiers return from deployment to their families, concurrent with a funeral procession and others typing furiously at keyboards or shouting through a phone. Airports are among the few remaining hubs in […]
the most important trait
If there were one trait that identified success more than any other, it wouldn’t be intelligence, good looks, or loyalty. It’d be hustle— or grit— in the dirty, sweaty, and most bruised version possible. If you’ve ever watched Better Call Saul, you know what I mean. Jimmy Hustle never quits, even when he’s about to […]
RIP to two incredible women
Two incredible women died Friday: one changed the face of a nation, and the other permanently impressed onto people living in a relatively small portion of land. The first was Ruth Bader Ginsberg, a champion for gender equality and a feminist who proved women could do anything they aim, even under the seemingly impossible situations. […]