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A monstrous tidal wave curls over a turbulent sea. The wave’s tip is like a hand reaching forward. The water below is helpless against the unstoppable surge. Some call it fate.

Resistentia amor fati

September 3, 2023September 3, 202316 Comments

109 words about purpose, fulfilment, and the futile push back against fate | The Davis Daily

A towering cumulonimbus cloud covers the sky. The cloud has a rounded anvil-shaped top and a dark, shadowy base. A bolt of lightning strikes toward the ground. Rain drops fall alongside the streak of energy.

The mind’s eye: a thunderstory with Mr. Hammond

August 26, 20231 Comment

A high school drama teacher’s lesson about theatre of the mind. In 495 words on The Davis Daily.

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.

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