Where the Edges Go
Time has a way of creeping past its borders. Days stretch, weeks blur, and what was meant to be contained spills outward. Theming helps restore those edges — and so does remembering that our time is always limited.
The Tools I Use in 2025
This post is only here for a few days — a short, curated list of tools and resources I use or trust, many with Black Friday deals attached.
The Stuffing Principle
I’ve always loved stuffing—specifically the humble stovetop kind. It’s my favourite part of the whole holiday spread, and I’d happily eat it any time of year. There’s a quiet lesson in that: sometimes the thing we treat as a side dish is actually what nourishes us most.
Why Underdogs Win: The Quiet Power of Confronting, Committing, and Course-Correcting
Underdogs don’t rise through luck — they rise through clarity and persistence. In this post, I explore what Quang X. Pham taught me about confronting challenges, committing to growth, and course-correcting with patience.
The Case for Managing Space, Not Time
We try to manage time, but time can’t be managed—it moves on with or without us. What we can manage is space: the gaps, buffers, and pauses that give time its meaning.
Jackson Browne’s Quiet Method
Jackson Browne’s creative process wasn’t fueled by inspiration but by intention. His quiet method—marked by teakettles and repetition—taught Glenn Frey the real rhythm of creativity.
The Lesson I Learned from Costco (and Still Use Today)
Before I ever wrote about productivity, I worked behind the counter at Costco. It’s where I learned one of the most practical lessons I still use today — a simple idea from Jim Sinegal about staying nimble, no matter how much changes around you.
The Power of Contrast
We talk about content and context in productivity, but contrast is what gives either meaning. It’s the pause, the pivot, and the power behind progress.
When Numbers Miss the Music
Data tells us what’s popular—but not always what’s meaningful. In music, as in productivity, numbers can measure reach but rarely resonance.