This is not another “good riddance 2020 post.” While 2020 was certainly unique in its ability to yield a seemingly endless supply of catastrophes on a collective scale - many individuals have surely faced worse years. Instead,…
AlexJanuary 12, 2021
I’ve been reading Atomic Habits by author James Clear over the past few weeks. In Chapter 8, Make it Attractive, Clear explains how to leverage temptation and desire in order to build better habits. However, what compelled…
AlexDecember 7, 2020
Another great bit of wisdom that's come out of reading Deep Work is the 80/20 rule, formally known as the Pareto Principle and also known as the 'Law of the Vital Few'. The rule is as follows:…
AlexApril 16, 2020
We were amazed by the beauty of the songs he’d written after more than 50 years of writing music. John was still razor-sharp and he still had a story to tell. On the subsequent tour he played…
AlexApril 13, 2020
Note: The following was originally written back in September, but for whatever reason, I never posted. After revisiting the other day, I thought it was especially relevant within the context of the current pandemic. It's so tempting,…
AlexApril 9, 2020
What is there left to say about John Prine that hasn't already been said - besides, we're sure gonna miss him. Hope he's up there enjoying that nine-mile long cigarette this morning. Thanks for everything John.
AlexApril 8, 2020
Nearly a year ago to the day, I had the privilege of attending the X4 Summit in Salt Lake City which featured speakers such as President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Richard Branson. Of these, Oprah by far…
AlexMarch 24, 2020
His words and attitude always suppose a better state of things than other men are acquainted with and he will be the last man to be disappointed as the ages revolve... how blind that cannot see serenity.…
AlexMarch 19, 2020