Fresh flowers, new beginnings, and other ebbs and flows in life — I once had the privilege of spending a week with an extremely wise buddhist monk who had a strong grasp on what he believed were the core pillars of life. One of them, he explained, was impermanence. Life is changing constantly. Each day, new people come into the world, and…

Surprising lessons on meaning and materialism from a childhood classic — Like any normal fully grown adult, I have my phases of playing Disney songs on repeat until Spotify thinks it’s my religion. During one of these recent episodes, I was listening to Part of Your World — a childhood classic from the Little Mermaid — when it struck me that…

Why quality beats quantity on the internet — Our incessant desire for fame and influence blinds us to its accompanying costs. The modern day expression of this is the unrelenting desire to go viral online. Virality is the mascot of internet fame and influence. It is representative of having ‘made it’ — having created something popular enough to…

Here’s how to play. — We wait a lot in life. Waiting for the right time. Waiting until we feel capable. Waiting for a promotion. Then waiting for a bonus. Waiting until our health improves. Waiting until we like the way we look. Waiting for our turn — an elusive fantasy designed to lock us…

Discussing bubbles, market expectations, and the catalyst of tech optimism in the market — Venture capital is at an all-time peak. Globally. Nationally. Across North America. Europe. Everywhere. But why? What has happened over the last 12 months that has caused funding to flow into the private market more rapidly and intensely than it has in decades? To answer this, we will take a…

The creator economy is taking over, so why not join it? — “Don’t die with your music still inside you.” — Wayne Dyer Everyone has some unique “music” to offer the world: a talent, affinity, or aptitude for something that others don’t. Fortunately, there has never been a better time in history to share that music with others. The internet enables us…

And how to live life like you still are — When you’re ushered into college after completing your high school degree, grinding to get into the program and school of your choice, and finally getting your chance to taste what is supposedly “the best four years of your life”, you are an unmolded pile of possibility. You don’t know what…

Focus on your internal voice, not external pressure — We’ve been placed in an interesting position with the current state of global affairs having us locked into whichever four walls we live in. …

We’re not used to being patient. — I am presently soaring with satisfaction after eating a delicious, warm, soft-on-the-inside-crunchy-on-the-outside slice of homemade sourdough dripping in butter. I have honestly never been prouder of a single creation I’ve made in the kitchen to date. …