Rethinking Everything
There’s a certain comfort in thinking about what we’ll all do when things get back to normal. I find myself retreating to that line of thinking, at times, as it allows me to perceive the moment as an interstitial: something…
Ask Colin: Housemate Harmony
Hey Colin- So like a lot of people right now I’m at home all day with my housemate, and although we typically get along famously it’s beginning to wear on us both. We got pretty angry at each other the…
Ask Colin: Recalibrating
Colin, I find myself just really thrown off by everything that’s happening in the world right now. I’m struggling just to get out of bed in the morning, and I feel like the things that generally motivate me to get…
Ask Colin: Purposeful
Hey Colin: I’m doing a lot better than many people I know right now. I work from home and I have great clients. What happens when I’m done with my present batch of projects is uncertain, but I’m feeling very…
Pandemic Projects
The global status quo has been disrupted, local norms have been upended, and personal routines, habits, and goals have been unexpectedly shattered or understandably set aside as many of us struggle to understand and come to grips with our new,…
Ask Colin: Making a Living as an Author
Hey Colin! I am not personally interested in writing, but I love reading and I am curious about the publishing world. I often wonder how difficult it is to make a living as an author. To my knowledge, an author…
Ask Colin: Making Investments
Hey Colin, I’m new to the world of being responsible with money, and I’m told it’s a good idea to start investing when you have extra cash on hand, so that you’re more secure in the future, which makes sense…
Ask Colin: Coronavirus Anxiety
Colin, I’m freaking out about all of this coronavirus stuff, and it’s triggering my anxiety. I don’t know how worried I should actually be, and I don’t know if I should be preparing for the zombie apocalypse or laughing at…
Ask Colin: Dressing Oneself
Hello Colin, I’m writing you because I’ve just been hired for a new job and after many years of working from home my wardrobe isn’t really suitable for what I’ll be doing (going to other offices and consulting with clients).…
Ask Colin: Finding Oneself
Hello, Colin! My name is Nadir. I am originally from Algeria, but I live in the US now. Living in a new country has changed me. This change raised some concerns within me. I am gay. This is an issue…