Nov 4, 2022The City of Brotherly LoveI’ve written at length in the past about sports and the role they play in my life — tried to capture the allure and stranglehold they carry, not just on the US but on the world. …Philadelphia3 min readPhiladelphia3 min read
May 26, 2020America the Beautiful.So many of the most powerful phrases and ideas come in the form of two words: “You will”, “I do”, “I am”. Identity and value are powerful forces that have shaped the world as we know it. …Memorial Day3 min readMemorial Day3 min read
Apr 21, 2020Who is Family?The people who don’t have to be told your story. The ones who understand “I love you” doesn’t always have to be said. The simple “thank you” and “you’re welcome” that never has to be supplemented. Simply put, they show up. The idea of family to me has always carried…Family4 min readFamily4 min read
Apr 6, 2020I miss my city.Grief and mourning come in many forms and extend far beyond the loss of a loved one. It is the natural manifestation of the removal of something of value from one’s life. And, right now? I miss my city. I live in Seattle, one of the first cities in the…Seattle4 min readSeattle4 min read
Apr 1, 2020Inspiration.Inspiration comes in many forms: brainstorms, discussions in a seminar during a conference, or random moments of inspiration in the shower or while driving a car. As a dreamer, inspiration is my lifeblood. …Life4 min readLife4 min read
Jan 24, 2020An ode to the creatives:There’s a world of people who can’t help but create. The ones who see the world less like the objective reality and more like the subjective eternity. …Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
Dec 8, 2019A Year Without the BibleThere’s a popular idea out there that claims we become the average of the five people with whom we spend the most time. Behind that idea is the principle that due to the natural influence a relationship of any kind plays in our lives, the ones who are closest to…Christianity4 min readChristianity4 min read
Jan 4, 2019Why and How I Became a Leader and Why 2019 is the Year I Give it Up“There was no doubt now in Ender’s mind. There was no help for him. Whatever he faced, now and forever, no one would save him from it.” — Ender in Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card I am not a professionally trained leader. I don’t have experience leading troops or…Leadership9 min readLeadership9 min read
Sep 10, 2018Just Dream.“‘No! I don’t want to speak of that! But I’m going to. I want you to hear. I want you to know what’s in store for you. There will be days when you’ll look at your hands and you’ll want to take something and smash every bone in them, because…Dreams7 min readDreams7 min read
May 18, 2018An Extravert Trapped in an IntrovertFor almost as long as I can remember, I have identified as an Introvert. There was a sense that I needed to be alone in order for me to “recharge” and find energy again. …Life4 min readLife4 min read
