A black and white hand-drawn sketch of a rugged work boot. The boot features a thick, treaded sole for durability and traction. The upper part of the boot includes detailed stitching and metal eyelets, which the laces are threaded through. The boot's collar is padded for added comfort, and there is a small loop at the back of the collar, likely used for pulling the boot on. The drawing is minimalistic but captures the characteristics of a heavy-duty work boot, symbolizing toughness and practicality.

A no bullshit approach to living and working

July 21, 20244 Comments

The Blue-Collar Method™ is a practical philosophy on life, work, and living well. Summed up in 645 words on The Davis Daily.

The ferryman, Charon, stands in a small boat. He wears a robe of black, his face hidden beneath the hood. He moves a boat as black as his garb along the river Acheron with a long, ebony pole. A light hangs from the leading end of the pole. Its yellow light guides Charon to the souls awaiting transport to the other side.

From Dead Week to New Year: your guide to crossing over

December 27, 2023December 26, 20242 Comments

The benefit of reflection and how tiny wins live longer than New Year’s resolutions. In 581 words on The Davis Daily.

A stick figure man is lying in bed. He looks exhausted. There are bags under his eyes, his four strands of hair are dishevelled, and his mouth is a squiggly line. The blanket is rumpled and a plump pillow supports the figure’s head.

How to avoid “Richard’s Intrusion” and master your morning mindset

October 16, 202313 Comments

The secret to starting your day with the right frame of mind: in 394 words on The Davis Daily.

Three brown square tiles are laid out on a white background. The centre tile is propped up slightly, sitting atop the bottom-right corner of the left tile and the bottom left corner of the right tile. The left tile is slightly angled away from the centre tile; the right is also angled away from the centre tile. A black letter and a black number are etched into each tile. On the left tile is the letter W and the number 4. The centre tile features the letter T and the number 1. The letter F and the number 4 are on the right tile. The tiles are from the board game Scrabble, and they form the acronym WTF.

Scrabble: how my mom “rigged” the game (and why you should, too)

October 1, 2023October 1, 20233 Comments

Small but mighty. A short lesson about the compound effect in 264 words | The Davis Daily.

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.

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.