I Don’t Have To
We don’t have to be caricatures to be successful and fulfilled.
The Math
Any lifestyle is within reach. We just have to balance the books. Do the math. In a lot of cases, this means tallying up our available resources and reallocating them accordingly. You might want to write a book, for instance.…
Seeds and Vegetables
Don’t trade your seeds for vegetables.
Missed Connections
The following is an excerpt from Come Back Frayed. Boracay is a weird place to be single. I’m reminded of this as a server at one of the restaurants near my apartment drops off my food, a napkin, and fresh…
More Sense in Motion
I make more sense in motion, while experiencing new things and being forced off-balance. An excerpt from my new book, Come Back Frayed.
Set Your Defaults
We have so many powers we don’t utilize. Taking the time to figure out your needs, and how you might meet them, is an exercise very much worth your time.
Societies and Biomes
A rugged ecosystem requires diversity. Without that diversity, any system, large or small, becomes fragile.
Big Picturing
Money is wonderful, so long as you know why you want it.
Practical Philosophy
Many of our philosophies are labels and nothing more. Practical philosophy requires that we pay attention to our everyday actions.
Baseline
Set rational baselines so that you can be happy regardless of your circumstances, and all of life’s extras become enjoyable luxuries.