Spaghetti, Paperclip, or Reed?
Ways to respond to stress, told through three objects. Learn the difference between elasticity, plasticity, and resiliency and start becoming more reed-like.
Don’t Tell Me What To Do; Please Like Me!
If you've ever walked away from a social interaction mystified by what happened, here's a useful lens for understanding your reactions; and theirs, too.
Front Row Seat to Regret
My small confession about missed opportunities, hidden neurodivergence, and the hard road of learning to pay attention.
AI Coaches Can’t Do The One Thing You Need Most
We're all turning to AI coaches to help us think through problems. But these models fail in a few key ways, robbing you of true growth and meaningful connection.
The Best Time to Floss Is When You’ll Actually Do It
Should you floss at night like the research says? Maybe. But here’s why morning flossing — or doing anything in your own way — can still lead to success.
“No fluff.” Or, tell me you are being influenced by AI without telling me.
Have you noticed these AI-style tells? Maybe you’ve even used one or two of them yourself. Not to worry, there’s never been a better time to sound like yourself.
AI as Ankle-Breaker (and Crutch)
Many of us use AI to help us write. But what if ditch the crutch and got good at doing the hard parts instead?
Meet the Four Gremlins of the Perfectionism Crash Loop
Feeling stuck in a loop of perfectionism, procrastination, burnout, and self-doubt? Meet the four gremlins behind the Perfectionism Crash Loop and learn practical ways to break free.
Feelings Aren’t Failures, They’re Feedback
There will be days like this. Here’s what we can do about it.