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The Grim Reaper (also known as Death) stands in frame. The Reaper is wearing a hooded cloak. The hood is pulled over its head. A deep, black shadow hides its face. The Reaper is holding a scythe with a long brown shaft. There's a small chip along the lower edge of the claw-shaped blade. The Reaper’s body is angled to the right but its head is turned to the left. Death waits for somebody.

How to win a race against Death

August 7, 202310 Comments

Let the Reaper wait at the finish line. Read 242 words about getting the most out of your time alive.

A pencil drawing depicts the silhouette of a man pushing a boulder up a steep mountain. The man is stepping forward. His leading leg is bent at ninety degrees with the rear leg stretched back, foot planted firmly for leverage. Both of his hands are pressed hard against the boulder. Arms are flexed, back is bent. He’s mustering all of his strength, pushing against mountainous challenges.

Rise of the social push back

July 22, 2023September 3, 20234 Comments

Social media is shifting human culture. Read 461 words on why it’s time to push back.

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, 202319 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, 202312 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.

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