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You’re looking at a hand drawn map. The edges are rough and torn in spots. The map plots out four islands in a section of an unnamed sea. Two islands are grouped together in the upper-right corner. One is much smaller than the other. Another island sits at the bottom edge of the map. A rose compass is to the left; each point of the star guides you to north, east, south, and west. And a pirate ship is to the right; the ship’s flag is blackened, its symbol is that of a Kraken’s skull. The fourth and final island is located in the upper-left corner of the map. A large treasure chest sits atop this island. Its location is marked with a big red X.

To hell with their Hero’s Journey

July 9, 202312 Comments

Read 313 words about the power of ordinary and relatable stories | the Davis Daily blog.

This is a rough sketch of The Thinker, a renowned bronze statue made by Fonderie Alexis Rudier in 1904. It depicts a man sitting upon a rock reflecting. Tales say The Thinker overlooks the Gates of Hell. Eyes down, with his chin resting on the back of his hand. And an arm resting on his leg. The Thinker ponders his work, as we ponder our own.

The core truth of productivity: just fucking do it

June 19, 202317 Comments

Combine the blue-collar method™ with first principle thinking and challenge your mindset—in 292 words on The Davis Daily.

An angry teacher yells, “Get out!” She’s standing with her arms raised and spread wide. Her small fists balled up with frustration. The teacher’s head is oversized, exaggerated to reflect how angry she is. Like her skull is filling with fury and is about to explode. Her eyes are gaping, pupils dilated, while her mouth is fixed in a raging grimace.

A powerful life lesson from an expelled high school student

May 24, 2023October 4, 202311 Comments

“Growth is a byproduct of failure.” Get life lessons from an expelled high school student. In 409 words on The Davis Daily.

Three brown bricks are strewn on the ground. One of the bricks has a large rectangular hole in it. Another one has two smaller holes, while the third brick has three smaller holes in it. Beyond the pile of bricks is the beginning of a brick wall. These bricks do not have holes in them. The bottom row has three bricks lined up evenly. Two bricks stand atop the first row, a single brick atop the second row. The final brick is off kilter, a work in progress.

Reiterations: the perfect practice

April 2, 2023October 16, 20235 Comments

Repetition without intention is dangerous. Read 402 words about the perfect practice.

A quill and a pot of ink are in frame. The quill has a small tear on the upper side nearest the writing tip. A dark line of ink dribbles away from it, like a winding river with a wide bend in the middle. The pot of ink is open, the liquid is so black it drowns out the light. A shadow lines the right side of the pot.

The writer’s way: an origin story

March 12, 20236 Comments

“Life tests you first.” Read 282 words about a writer’s journey to find his calling.

This is a drawing of two best friends sitting next to each other. It’s a black outline of the two, a sketch with few details. The friends have their backs to you. The one on the left is half-a-head taller than his companion; the one on the right has a tuft of hair spiking out from the top of his head. He’s resting his arm on the other’s shoulder. With their heads slightly cocked to the left, they both appear to be looking at something in the distance. Something out of frame.

Everyday superheroes

February 20, 202318 Comments

Read 275 words about everyday superheroes—those who lift you up and inspire.

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