If it’s not affecting other people, don’t allow it to effect you — Compromise is a necessary and often vital aspect of building strong relationships. Yet it can often be invasive in our every day lives when allow it to enter situations where it doesn’t belong. …

Building a world I’d be proud to raise a daughter in — Our world is full of contradictions and backsliding. Sometimes it can feel like we are Sisyphus, pushing a a boulder up mountain that never seems to end regardless of how much progress we make. Our nations claim to promote gender equality while quietly tolerating the archaic practices of countries like…

And my search for a worthy hand to wield me — She young, driven, and full of hope. The atrocities of this world are enough to fill most of us with hopelessness. People are evil, we are destroying our planet and each other, and the only option is to enjoy life as much as possible before it is taken away. Yet…

It’s disguised as Power, but we all know the truth — Even the most progressive of us have to be honest, when we hear the word power our minds most likely flash to a white male in a tailored suit. Despite the leaps and bounds we have made, those are the individuals still running the most powerful organizations and governments in…

and why I surround myself with them — Our world is getting approaching the brink of an apocalyptic shift in the treatment of women. Comparatively we have come so far, yet we we still have so far to go. Women are seizing more opportunities and crushing it more than ever in history, but even in the most advanced…

An Intrinsic and sustainable source — Perhaps the most challenging resource to acquire when attempting to overcome obstacles in our life is energy. Energy is not only what gives us the ability to start moving, but keep moving. Yet it’s often treated as a linear problem with a linear solution. Sure there is physical energy, mental…

When to take action and when to just shut up and listen — Listening is perhaps one of the most influential skills when developing relationships and is absolutely crucial in leadership of any kind. Yet there is a difference between allowing someone to be heard and letting their opinions affect your decisions. Human’s were bred for conflict, it’s how we push ourselves to…

Non-compliance doesn’t mean you can’t be a great team member — Teamwork is one of the most effective and interesting phenomenons of human history. I’ve seen first-hand the incredible things you can accomplish with a team around you that wouldn’t have been possible alone. Yet many times I’ve been deeply disappointed in teams I have joined. Though they were filled with…

Drinking should enhance an experience, not replace it — Alcohol has been on my blocked call list for awhile now. It’s like the friend I don’t want to talk to on a regular basis, but in the right situation with the right mood, he can be a lot of fun. I’m no longer tempted on a regular basis to…