Income, beyond providing simple needs, causes no happiness. Yet we spend a huge amount of time, chasing money. The sign at each milestone: You need just a bit more. On our deathbed, we want more time with people. Question your drive for happiness through wealth, it is a lie.

Where are my scissors? They are never in their place. I have a feeling this has something to do with the socks.

Being a good friend means allowing a friend to make the right decision for themselves and those they love. This is why work and especially partnerships with friends are so difficult.

There are tasks (A type) I can't ever seem to get "right" and other ones I can get "right" quickly (B type). Seems like A type needs a different pair of glasses to enjoy. But, I am having the hardest time defining A and B. What do you think? Felt vs Thought General vs Exact

Technically we did teach her to sit.... But she seems to have missed some of the classes.

Freedom is about having the choice. We typically still need to do the hard things we think freedom will free us from.

A person masking flaws with a veneer of perfection is as interesting as a calculator.

When we embrace our imperfections, we become fascinating to others.

Been heads down focusing on a new SaaS, a long time friend is staying with us, and my wife's business has been ramping up... Haven't been on X lately. It feels good to be this productive but definitely missing some X connection time lately.

A hardest balance of parenthood: You have the experience to make the "right" decisions for your children. However, a lot is learned from making decisions. Especially when they turn out unexpected. Age appropriate freedom coupled with good communication is important.

Hey everyone! It's been a while. I'm excited to reconnect and share something new I've been working on. Today is about reading and catching up.

Wisdom from our snowman: Momentum deserves way more focus.

I checked out of school when they started making me show my work.

I am launching authenticallycrafted.com on product hunt this weekend or early next week. Any advice on weekend vs weekday launch? My understanding is weekend is less competitive but also less traffic. I don't think I have the reach to really compete so leaning towards weekday.

Understanding this reinforcing feedback loop has been huge for me: Self-doubt weakens self-belief, which makes confidence difficult. Reducing self-doubt strengthens self-belief, which builds confidence. Confidence then reinforces self-belief, creating growth and resilience.

First week of advertising a new offering is frustrating. I know it takes time to find the audience and learn, but my inner optimist is still expecting huge week-one results... every time. The key is to look at just the ad impressions and hide the budget, clicks, and purchases.

Self-doubt thrives in silence. Speak your fears aloud, challenge them, and watch their power fade. You are capable of more than you think.

Confidence and motivation come from the evidence action creates.

Self-doubt loves to whisper: you're not ready The truth: you’ll grow as you go

Being a learner, a doer, a grower... feels like being an imposter.