planning for freedom
why am i even doing this? have you ever wanted to do something, so you decide you’re going to do it, and then the moment you commit to doing it, you lose interest?me. that’s me.…
Category: fulfillment framework
gratitude is good, appreciation is gooder
thanksgivingah, man, thanksgiving. i like it. i do. i like having both mashed potatoes and stuffing on my plate. i like the gravy, i like the rolls. and it’s nice to see family members, i…
the proper care and feeding of a healthy relationship
i have a bad relationship with relationship advice the longer you stick around here, the more you’ll discover that i love talking about relationships. i blame my brain’s symmetrical Central Sulcus developed by years of…
relationships are everywhere
relationships are about more than just boning relationships are everywhere. and it’s hard to talk about them because whenever you say relationship someone always translates that to romantic relationships and then they think (hope?) you…
Actualization: a path found by not seeking
Chances are, you’ve heard of Abraham Maslow, and if you don’t recall hearing about him, you’ve probably at least heard of his Hierarchy of Needs. If you haven’t, let me briefly introduce you – everybody…
Why Appreciation is Better than Gratitude
Maybe it’s just me, but whenever gratitude was discussed in my house, it always implied I should be grateful to “God.” Or maybe my parents. The point is, gratitude is great, but it’s often presented…
How to not fuck up *your* potential
It’s time to define potential. I like the concept of potential as Joseph Campbell might describe it: You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path. Where there is a way or…
the difference between a hobby and a vocation
a hobby is something you do for fun. something your’e passionate about. a vocation is a hobby you get paid to do. if you can find a vocation you enjoy, you’ll find it is always…