A pair of eye glasses sits on a blank background. The frames are blocky, with thick rims and wide, open arms. The lenses are semi-circular in shape; flat along the top and round along the edges and the bottom. Shadows cast along the surface of the lenses, with the right lens being darker than the left. Two small screws can be seen on either side of the frame, attaching the arms to the glasses.

Blind belief

October 25, 2026Leave a comment

What it takes to keep going when faced with fear and uncertainty: read 252 words on The Davis Daily

A work-in-progress sign sits flat against a white background. The sign is diamond-shaped. It’s yellow with a black border. Centred in the sign is a dark grey silhouette of a man sitting on a pile of rubble. He’s wearing a straight-beaked hat and work boots. One foot sits flat while the other is stretched out resting on its heel. The man is holding a cigarette close to his mouth. Smoke is curling up and away from the cigarette.

Unfinished business

May 25, 2026Leave a comment

Trying again: the difference between failing and giving up. Read 295 words on why action is always the answer.

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, 202320 Comments

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

Friends and Enemies

May 27, 2021November 26, 2021Leave a comment

Welcome to the Diary of Davis: a weekly newsletter to inspire you to embrace change in your personal and professional life. Written for regular yet remarkable people ready to challenge the status quo of the daily grind. Entry #6: 05.27.21 This week’s entry to the Diary of Davis features the tale of why I am … Continue reading Friends and Enemies

The Reason I Am My Own Worst Enemy

May 22, 2021January 13, 20247 Comments

We rise, we fall, and we get back up again. How we treat ourselves in the moments in between is what defines us.

A simple picture of a pencil on a white background

The KISS Principle: Keep It Simple, Sucka!

April 14, 2021August 23, 20222 Comments

A couple of months ago, I wrote about building habits with better-than-nothing behaviour, and since I’ve recommitted to filming daily videos, those lessons are more relevant than ever. To be clear, better-than-nothing behaviour isn’t about doing what’s easiest – the hard things in life are generally the most rewarding. But if you can simplify the … Continue reading The KISS Principle: Keep It Simple, Sucka!

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