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  • April 3, 2023 |
  • Back to the Ol' Grind
  • a year-long sabbatical, and my lessons + experiences along the way
  • | | In Progress... |
  • Building a Memex
  • Building a modern version of the original 'second brain' by synthezing multiple data sources together into a cohesive system to search through my cruft of information.
  • January 6, 2023 |
  • 2022 Wrapped: Exploratory Maximalism
  • A reflection of my 2022 and my themes for 2023
  • August 22, 2022 |
  • Beware of Unearned Wisdom
  • Psychedelics can be transformatively positive change agents, but only if given the reverence, respect, and intentionality they deserve.
  • July 26, 2022 |
  • The Art of Unemployment
  • A publication documenting my journey of finding direction and purpose without a 'job'
  • April 2022 | newsletter
  • Life Update: April 2022
  • [S04 E01] links, funemployment, and substack
  • March 20, 2022 |
  • Why I'm Addicted To Saunas
  • More than you'll ever want to know about saunas. An exploration of the history, science, optimal routine, health benefits, and fascinating uses of a proper sweat.
  • November 3, 2021 | travel |
  • The Unsustainable Activity of New York City
  • On visiting and living in 'the greatest city on earth'
  • October 2021 | newsletter
  • S03 E02: The Fall of Flights
  • [newsletter] microblogging, travels, and many links
  • October 11, 2021 | travel
  • Like Riding a Bike
  • Muscle memory is more powerful than you think
  • October 6, 2021 | travel
  • Lad Culture vs. Chad Culture
  • Being part of a group of lads can provide support, synergistic growth, and above all β€” vibes
  • October 3, 2021 | travel
  • Work-Vacation Balance
  • How I like to balance work & vacation
  • September 2021 | newsletter
  • S03 E01: 'A Lightweight Wrapper'
  • [newsletter] life chapters, pop culture, and ai-generated art
  • September 10, 2021 | travel
  • Facing Fears in Big Island
  • Balancing work & vacation, finding strength in the face of limitations, and travel recommendations for a big hunk of volcanic rock in the Pacific.
  • August 30, 2021 |
  • On Anime and Manga をニパ
  • What is anime? How has it evolved? Why is it a brilliant and entertaining form of media?
  • July 2021 | newsletter
  • S02 E05: On Booling & Knowledge Management Tooling
  • [newsletter] the big island, building a memex, and a fresh coat of paint
  • July 2, 2021
  • Aquatic Confessions
  • June 2021 | newsletter
  • S02 E04: Aquatic Confessions
  • smart notes, a new job, and learning how to swim
  • June 4, 2021 |
  • A Self Experimentation Protocol
  • How I quantitatively measure the effect of a self experiment
  • May 2021 | newsletter
  • S02 E03: A Prelude to Tech Bro Summer
  • knowledge management, algae, and the desert
  • April 2021 | newsletter
  • S02 E02: Alloying Adults with Animation
  • some book reviews, tech history, and anime (?)
  • April 1, 2021 |
  • Zen and The Art of Software Engineering
  • Are jobs a scam?
  • March 2021 | newsletter
  • S02 E01: Zen and The Art of Software Engineering
  • new season who dis β€” are jobs a scam?
  • February 2021 | newsletter
  • S01 E04: The Mile (and .56) High Town
  • Snowboarding, Local Infrastructure, and Frozen Dead Guys
  • February 26, 2021
  • The Discomfort Index
  • Discomfort is unavoidable when trying something new. How can you use this fact to optimize your progress?
  • January 2021 | newsletter
  • S01 E03: The Sandwich Islands
  • Hawaiian Memory Fragments, Lucid Dreaming, and Goal Setting
  • December 2020 | newsletter
  • S01 E02: New Year? All Clear!
  • Bittersweet Family Time, Productive Twittering, and Technological Progress in 2020
  • December 27, 2020 |
  • What happens when you don’t eat for 72 hours?
  • I did a 3 day fast and only had coffee, water, and electrolytes. Here is a β€˜trip report' of my fasting experience, backed by science.
  • November 2020 | newsletter
  • November 2020
  • The Start of a New Experiment
  • November 25, 2020
  • Multimodal Reading
  • Not all mediums of reading are created equal.
  • September 29, 2020 |
  • The Sun and The Clouds
  • Peace can always be found. It just takes a little time and effort.
  • July 16, 2020 |
  • Musings on Avatar and War
  • Thoughts on the necessity of war, inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender.
  • June 25, 2020 |
  • Libby: Free Knowledge
  • Get audiobooks and e-books for free through your public library system with the incredible app, Libby.
  • April 5, 2020 |
  • The Untethered Soul
  • My experience with the enigmatic Michael Singer and his powerful book: The Untethered Soul.
  • March 15, 2020
  • Disjointed Fellowship Fragments
  • Essays that I used to apply for the Interact Fellowship (I did not end up attending).
  • February 10, 2020
  • On Frugality and Flourishing
  • The conscious shift towards Financial Abundance.
  • February 6, 2020
  • From Hacker to... Benefactor?
  • My experience as a sponsor at SwampHacks - an event I used to organize.
  • December 16, 2019
  • The Philosophy of a Dairy Pill
  • My journey through lactose intolerance, and the lessons I learned along the way.
  • October 25, 2019
  • Sleep as a Service (SaaS)
  • We sleep for around a third of our lives. This piece aims to help those who read it gain greater command of their nocturnal hours.
  • September 26, 2019 | travel
  • 2 Months of Solo Travel
  • The trials and tribulations I experienced on a post-grad trip through Southeast Asia.
  • July 26, 2019 | travel
  • Nirvana in Thailand
  • An experiment in solitude and mindfulness during a trip to the beautiful city of Pai, Thailand.
  • April 25, 2019 | travel
  • Two Months in a Backpack
  • How to pack for 2 months of travel in only one backpack.
  • February 16, 2019 |
  • Digital Minimalism
  • Here's how you can reclaim your digital attention.