If there’s anything I’ve learned this year, it’s that perfect is the enemy of good enough. This lesson began to germinate a year ago, when Sabine and I were stretched out lazily in our living room, musing what the next year would bring. …

When I was a kid, I thought I was gifted. Not in Math, or Science, or French — I struggled with those subjects. When it came to writing, I believed I had a special talent. I remember going to the library with my mom, and reading Chicken Soup for the…

There’s a point in every working relationship when you Google each other. It’s normal. A Google search can reveal someone’s career history, their accolades, maybe a public social media account (if you’re lucky). Usually it’s a polished Linkedin profile, or an ancient high school track and field record. When you…

“I’m going to LA for the month of June” Upon hearing this, people’s eyes light up. Friends, family members, and coworkers alike. “I’m going to LA” is often met with a heartfelt ‘congratulations!’. Others react with a mixture of jealousy and admiration, tipping the scale unexpectedly in my favour. “I’m…

You can’t have good ideas unless you’re willing to generate a lot of bad ones. That’s a quote from Seth Godin, one of my heroes. It’s inspired me to quit my job. My high-salaried, Bay Street, parent-pleasing job. What follows is my story on becoming a filmmaker, starting this blog…