(I’ve been taking some time to write with pen and paper, which I believe are relics of the 19th century? Quite enjoyable though. Thus the lack of blog posts.) Whether I like it or not (and I don’t like it), the quality of my days are inexorably...
Welcome to episode 2! In this episode we discuss a new design book Chaz finished, how to more positively frame setbacks, and, obviously, how Nick Cage seems to scream a lot in his movies. Enjoy the Episode! Show NotesThe Design of Everything Things...
I realized this week that sometimes, I’m not OK with what I’m doing. Especially if whatever I’m doing doesn’t align with one of the items on my 2021 goal list. As I proceed with one of these “unaligned” activity, a little cloud of guilt begins to...
My first full day back in Denver was inexplicably stressful. For most of the day I felt out of control, frustrated, angry. And for no real reason I could put my finger on. At a few points, my heart rate even jumped over 100 BPM. While I was just...
Day one of driving across the country. These artificial starts/stops that occur in life, like this drive across the country to resume our life in Denver, provide a wonderful opportunity to start fresh on habits and goals that have languished. But...
Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.Albert Einstein Did you know that at an annual return of 9% it only takes 8 years to double an investment? This is due to the magic of...
Guess which day got off to a chaotic start in the photo of my Bullet Journal above? Days that start in chaotic fashion seem to stay that way. Today was one of those days. I hadn’t planned the night before (usually a fatal mistake), woke up a little...
Once the excitement of goal planning wears off is when the real work of the New Year begins. It’s easy to be be fired up about a new habit, a new diet, a new skill when you’re dreaming of the glory at the end of the road. When the real work hasn’t...
We talked about this on the podcast, but using the New Year as an opportunity to review and refocus your efforts is an extremely powerful practice. I’ve used the methods laid out in 8,760 Hours by Alex Vermeer over the past few years which...
The first official episode of the new format, woohoo! In this episode, Chaz and Chris discuss the tools they use for year end reflections and new year planning in addition to all the malarkey your parents warned you about. Show Notes Organized by...