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, 202311 Comments

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

A pink brain is drawn on a white background. The word tough is written on a 30-degree angle inside the brain. The text is wavy with a line crossing through it. The font colour is light grey.

The lie of mental toughness

January 22, 20234 Comments

Strength in combat, that’s the lie of mental toughness. Get the truth in 308 words.

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You are what you think

September 17, 202215 Comments

Master your thoughts, or your thoughts master you. “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

This image is a simple black-and-white line drawing of a hot air balloon. The balloon’s canopy is made up of several vertical panels, each drawn with gentle curves to suggest a soft, fabric-like texture. The panels converge at the top of the balloon, giving the structure a rounded, dome-like appearance. Thin lines run vertically along each panel, adding depth and dimension to the balloon's surface, indicating where the fabric might fold or crease. The basket at the bottom of the hot air balloon is rectangular and attached to the balloon by two ropes. The basket is empty, without passengers.

The slow rise from mediocrity

March 9, 2022October 22, 202426 Comments

A tale of self-doubt and getting in your own way on the path to personal growth. In 362 words on the Davis Daily.

Be kind to yourself for the benefit of wellness and mental health

Trippin’ on Life: Falling Back to Leap Forward

January 25, 2021November 26, 20213 Comments

This post is brought to you by a hellish week. 🙇 The Monday started off fine, but I wasn’t nearly as productive as I had hoped to be. Still, I got shit done. And then Tuesday hit, with the case of the Mondays showing up a day late, bringing along with it feelings of self-doubt … Continue reading Trippin’ on Life: Falling Back to Leap Forward

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