(Read this when you have a bit of space in your day—probably not in the 5 minutes between meetings 🙂) At the most fundamental level, the #1 struggle of being human, by far, is managing … Read More
Hey, fellow straight guys—here’s how to use pronouns to be a better ally (and boost your own freedom & self-knowledge at the same time)
(In September 2024, I added an update at the bottom on my own journey with gender.) PART 1: How you’re already using pronouns Check out this sentence: “Casey called me last night, and Casey said … Read More
It’s not as hard as you think: How I’m staying COVID-safe *and* fully living my life (festivals, conferences, weddings, and more).
Disclaimer: As always, I’m not a medical professional. I just read a lot of different articles and synthesize the information as best I can from the most reputable sources. Reading Time: 20 minutes My last post … Read More
Omicron BA.5—the rules have changed (outdoors is not as safe; natural immunity is less reliable; and multiple COVID infections might increase likelihood of Long COVID)
Disclaimer: As always, I’m not a medical professional. I just read a lot of different articles and synthesize the information as best I can from the most reputable sources. (Updated on July 18, 2022) (Updated substantially … Read More
Meditation Part 3: Different styles, traditions, teachers, apps, and more; plus, a 12-week learning schedule you can use, and my series takeaways
In Part 1 of this series, I explained why I think meditation is the most important skill for virtually anyone to learn—especially Thinkers in MBTI. In Part 2, I gave step-by-step instructions (9 steps) for … Read More
Meditation Part 2: 9 steps to get the most out of meditation (whether you’re an absolute beginner or you’ve struggled to make it work for you)
In Part 1 of this series, I explained why I think meditation is the most important skill for virtually anyone to learn—especially Thinkers in MBTI. Today, I’m going to tell you exactly how to do … Read More
Meditation Part 1: The #1 skill you should learn as a Thinker type to get the most out of your life (it’s like getting root-level access to your operating system)
Overview of this three-part series: I was a proud skeptic. People claimed meditation builds self-awareness, but I already had that. I’ve always identified very strongly with my powerful mind, and I considered myself to be … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 26: How to decide who to trust in the crypto world, technical analysis & market cycles, and an update on my longish-term portfolio
Part 26 Reading Time: 32 min Want to listen to this post instead? Part 1: Part 2: 4/30 Update: I added a bit more to the section on market cycles and made some adjustments … Read More
Still haven’t had COVID? Here’s why I’m still being cautious, how I’m assessing COVID safety, and how I’m dealing with feeling crazy.
Disclaimer: As always, I’m not a medical professional. I just read a lot of different articles and synthesize the information as best I can from the most reputable sources. This post is written specifically with two … Read More
Easing into Crypto, Part 25: Staying safe, preparing your taxes, avoiding scams, upgrading your security, and judging new projects
Part 25 Reading Time: 29 min Want to listen to this post instead? (Disclaimer: I’m not an investment advisor and I don’t know your individual situation. I’m certainly not a tax expert either. I’ll share … Read More