Notes from inside an accidental airbag
I never thought I'd become a human balloon, especially not while trying to be a superhero dad. But life has a way of inflating our expectations, quite literally in my case.
Designed to Disappoint: The power of a MHP (Minimum Hateable Product)
I never thought I'd advocate for creating something I hated. As a designer, my career has been built on crafting beautiful, intuitive experiences. But there I was, watching a potential customer struggle through a digital obstacle course that would make even the most patient user want to tear their hair out. Surprisingly, this disaster was about to become on of our greatest asset.
2024 Year in Review
In 2024, life threw everything at me at once: welcoming our smiling third child, rebuilding strength after shoulder surgery, and taking the biggest leap of my career. After 14 years in consulting, I found myself helping build a bank from scratch, all while somehow managing to ship three passion projects in the margins of life. It was a year of pushing limits and finding new rhythms. Here's is a look back at my 2024:
What I’ve learned over the years: The ultimate guide to building a home gym
What started as a few kettlebells in a spare bedroom evolved into me literally digging out a custom gym space from the side of my house with my bare hands. Over eight years, I've transformed from a commercial gym devotee to someone who built their dream training space from the ground up—quite literally. Whether you're just starting with a yoga mat or ready to break ground on your dream space, here's what I've learned along the way.
The coolest person I’ve ever known
This weekend I said goodbye to one of the most remarkable women I've ever known. My grandmother wasn't just another elderly person watching the world change from the sidelines – she was actively sprinting alongside it, even at 92.
Building an AI board of advisors
What if you could have detailed conversations with Tim Ferriss, Derek Sivers, and other mentors whenever you wanted? Using AI, I've built a system that turns the classic 'What would [person] do?' thought experiment into dynamic, actionable conversations. Here's how it works:
The perfect routine
Here's something they don't tell you in all those productivity books: Your perfect routine is temporary. Always!
Pockets of time
There aren't enough hours in the day! Between full-time work, family responsibilities, and even some downtime, it’s hard to imagine where you can fit in anything extra. But here is a secret..
The power of side projects
In a world where everyone demands your time, it seems strange to actively take on more projects. But for some of us, side projects aren’t just extra work — they’re invigorating.
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