Just nowPersonal: When I die, I don’t want to be rememberedWhat do I want on my gravestone? I just watched “John Wick: Chapter 4” and had a good time with it. But one interesting question that they brought up during the movie was what the characters were going to put on their gravestone after they die. And this kind of…Death3 min readDeath3 min read
1 day agoAm I A Hypocrite Or A Noob?About 30 minutes ago, I was writing about Sony and how they’ve been treating their ownership of Spider-Man so carefully over the past 5 years after the debacle that was The Amazing Spider-Man movies. I then tried comparing them to the MCU who have been…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
1 day agoYou Don’t *NEED* College AnymoreI’ve decided to never go to college. I’ve managed to find all of my resources and future career endeavors without the degree, and I couldn’t be happier that that’s the case. And if you, your friend, or your kid are planning on going to college without much of an idea…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
2 days agoPersonal: my first out-of-control crowdYesterday I wrote about the benefits of learning an instrument (read it here), and there was a part where I hinted at writing about my experience playing with my family band at a small-town festival. And frankly, I’m in need of a good chuckle today. So let me tell you…Storytelling7 min readStorytelling7 min read
4 days agoThe Less-Considered Benefits of Learning an InstrumentI love playing the bass. Ever since I was like 10 years old I’ve wanted to play an instrument but none really ever stuck with me as the bass did. I tried piano for a while but it was too intricate. I tried harmonica but it got too slobbery (mostly…Music5 min readMusic5 min read
4 days agoPersonal: sales, and why we should do things that make us uncomfortableI’m not the best salesman. Sure I can make phone calls and go up to people and start up conversations with a specific goal in mind and build rapport with them and give them my reasons for why they should “do this thing” or “buy this product” (I’m generalizing the…Sales5 min readSales5 min read
6 days agoPersonal: shoutout to your subconsciousI just wanted to dedicate tonight’s blog post to the wonders of your screwed-up subconscious mind. You know the one. The Mr. Hyde to your brain’s Dr. Jekyll. The thing that brings out your inner deepest darkest secrets and fears. The thing that shows you what you’re really like if…Subconscious3 min readSubconscious3 min read
Mar 20Personal: what we can learn from Abbott & Costello about the workplace truceWhen I worked as a cook at a historic hotel I had a coworker in a higher position than me who was borderline insufferable. She was good at the work that she was paid to do and there were times when we got along, but most of the time she…Abbott And Costello3 min readAbbott And Costello3 min read
Mar 19Personal: why I miss big band and jazz (even though I’m only 19)Along with YouTube, I’ve found that I also tend to talk a lot about the past and times long since passed on my blog when I can’t think of anything else to write. Sometimes I feel as if I’m a man born in the wrong generation. But then again when…Big Band4 min readBig Band4 min read
Mar 18The Beginner’s Basics of Building a 2nd BrainHave you heard the term, “Building a 2nd Brain” over the past few years? I’m not really sure how famous of a term it is, but I know what it is, how to start building it, and why it is so friggin’ important that you start building yours today. B.A.S.B…Building A Second Brain4 min readBuilding A Second Brain4 min read