My costliest mistake as a parent was trying to make my sons’ world more like mine.
Surplus should be shared
For me, our biggest debates about politics and culture come down to two questions about surplus.
When in doubt, just smile
If we don’t know how to treat someone who is not a close tie, we can just smile.
The Mirror Test: Are We Earning Trust?
If being good is what we care about, asking if we’ve earned trust is the right question to ask ourselves at the end of the day.
How Long We’ve Been Doing This
When we retire, I hope we realize we’ve been doing so wonderful things all along.
Is abundance enough? How much is enough?
I was thinking of a high school play - which satires Deux ex Machina - when thinking about the role of abundance and whether goodness is even necessary.
Why Goodness?
For me, the reason to be good comes down to protecting freedom.
What if death wasn’t certain?
The heaviest truth of human life is that death is certain. But the alternative, if death were uncertain, might be even heavier.
Power and Goodness
This tension is at the crux of character.
Character is a choice, Podcast relaunch!
Here's an update on the next few months and the relaunch of my podcast!
How To Grow Our Hearts
Love is out there waiting to fill us up.
Eyes help us unsee
Looking someone in the eye is bigger than just respect.
Finding Meaning in Simply Existing: A Shift from Chasing to Living
Finding meaning isn’t about chasing achievements or external validation—it’s about discovering peace and joy in the simple act of living and being present.
How to Make Selflessness Joyful
Selflessness becomes joyful when we focus on creating something lasting beyond our lifetimes, giving us a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment.
We must create important jobs
Everyone on the team deserves an opportunity to be respected.
Audacious Dreams: The Key to True Inclusivity
Audacious dreams inspire collective effort and overcome the zero-sum mindset, making true inclusivity possible.
Imagination is a Foundational Leadership Skill
How do we cultivate imagination? By building things and talking about our dreams.
For Men, It's Bigger Than Just Crying More
Men's mental and emotional health is about more than just crying and talking about feelings; it's crucial to recognize and respect diverse forms of self-expression.
Pull the Tomatillos: A Gardener’s Parable of Enterprise Leadership
Effective enterprise leadership requires the courage to end projects that don’t align with long-term goals, much like pulling thriving tomatillos from a garden to make room for more beneficial crops.
The Tennis Mindset: Express, Forget, and Refocus
Express yourself daily to clear your mind, listen better, and build stronger relationships.