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More Free Time

Posted on November 10, 2010June 27, 2021 by Colin Wright

Work is not keeping you from happiness, but having to do work you don’t enjoy is. Don’t be afraid of work you enjoy.

Painful Installation Moments and Laser Solutions

Posted on November 8, 2010June 27, 2021 by Colin Wright

The only thing worse than pain is routine pain, but thankfully routines are easy to break if you’re willing to take responsibility for the outcome.

Screw Top 100 Lists and Citizen Kane

Posted on November 3, 2010February 1, 2017 by Colin Wright

It’s tempting to assume that movies on the top 100 lists are the best of the best, but in reality they are just antiques waiting to be cleared out to make room for new material.

The Dramedy Method of Personal Branding

Posted on November 1, 2010February 1, 2017 by Colin Wright

The strategies that TV producers use to flesh out their characters can help you build your personal brand.

72 Hours of Pain, Elves, and Time-Travel

Posted on October 22, 2010January 27, 2017 by Colin Wright

72 hours of intense pain leads to Twitter discussions with dead presidents, ruminations on elves and time-travel-based solution.

The Bomb in My Apartment

Posted on October 7, 2010June 27, 2021 by Colin Wright

A shift in laws and standards while traveling can force you to deep dive into your personal ethics and reevaluate your priorities.

Don’t Build Walls, Get Naked

Posted on October 4, 2010January 27, 2017 by Colin Wright

It’s natural to want to defend yourself against the trials and tribulations of the world, but if you allow yourself to face these issues head-on, you’ll be able to deal with them more easily in the future.

Happiness and Dragonfruit

Posted on September 22, 2010January 26, 2017 by Colin Wright

Stopping and taking time to be happy may sound like a waste for ambitious types, but by skipping it, you’re kind of missing the point.

Ethical Business Practices and Your Stomach

Posted on September 20, 2010January 26, 2017 by Colin Wright

If your business ethics don’t follow your personal ethics, your base is suffering and your strategy isn’t sustainable.

Minimalism Explained

Posted on September 15, 2010September 2, 2017 by Colin Wright

Minimalism is an oft-misunderstood philosophy, and it shouldn’t be confused with ‘just getting rid of stuff.’ If you do Minimalism right, though, it’s likely you’ll want to streamline your life, and your possessions.

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