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More Sense in Motion

Posted on December 18, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

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

Posted on November 19, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

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

Posted on October 12, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

A rugged ecosystem requires diversity. Without that diversity, any system, large or small, becomes fragile.

Big Picturing

Posted on September 24, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

Money is wonderful, so long as you know why you want it.

Practical Philosophy

Posted on September 8, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

Many of our philosophies are labels and nothing more. Practical philosophy requires that we pay attention to our everyday actions.

Baseline

Posted on August 11, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

Set rational baselines so that you can be happy regardless of your circumstances, and all of life’s extras become enjoyable luxuries.

Scale

Posted on July 30, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

The more you know, the more you’re capable of enjoying.

It’s Easy

Posted on July 20, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

It’s easy to reinforce bias. It’s difficult to present ideas to those who are predisposed to be biased against them.

The One

Posted on July 16, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

The concept of ‘The One’ is harmful to our relationships, and keeps us from recognizing our own value.

Iceberging

Posted on July 10, 2015April 21, 2017 by Colin Wright

We’re all infinitely complex individuals, and that makes the order in which we tell stories about ourselves all the more important.

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