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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 simple line drawing of a fuel gauge. It’s a half circle with notches indicating full, three-quarters full, half-full, one-quarter full, and empty. An arrow hangs from the middle of the gauge. It points at the lowest notch in the gauge, indicating an empty tank.

An all-time low

February 2, 20263 Comments

The curse of self-awareness: one man’s confession about his mental well-being in 864 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a drawing of a human hand. The hand is shown from the side, wrist tapering down and out of frame. The thumb and index finger are held close together in a pinching gesture, as if indicating a very small amount. The middle finger is slightly bent behind them, while the ring finger and pinky curve inward toward the palm. Fine, short line marks suggest wrinkles, knuckles, and skin texture along the fingers and the back of the hand.

No more playing small

January 22, 20266 Comments

Why play small when you can live as large as your dreams? Read 455 words about believing in yourself.

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.

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, 20235 Comments

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

A blue circle on a black background shows the silhouette of a man's head.

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.”

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