The Delegation Paradox: How Letting Go is the Ultimate Productivity Hack

Doing everything yourself doesn’t make you productive, it makes you the bottleneck. The real leverage comes from mastering delegation. Here’s how to let go without losing control.

The Socratic Journal Method: A Simple Journaling Method That Actually Works

Journaling doesn’t need to be a chore. In this post, I share The Socratic Journal Method, my simple twist on journaling that turns blank pages into meaningful conversations. It’s a method designed to help you reflect, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process.

Follow the Spark, Borrow the Tools

Torn between “follow your dream” and “stick to your skills”? This essay blends Cal Newport’s realism with Joseph Campbell’s “bliss,” plus a snowy owl cameo, to show how to start small, keep your roof, and build momentum.

What Would Plato, Socrates, and Seneca Say About AI Today?

AI promises progress, but also casts shadows. From Plato’s cave to Seneca’s discipline, see how ancient wisdom still guides our relationship with technology.

5 Tips to Stay Focused and Get Things Done (Plus a Bonus That Stops Procrastination)

My go-to system for staying focused blends Pomodoro sessions, short must-do lists, smart deadlines, and real breaks. Plus, a bonus method to turn procrastination into progress.

Mythical Monsters in the Mist: Why AI Weapons Could Turn Fiction Into Reality.

AI weapons are no longer just the stuff of blockbusters. Fighter jets and drone swarms now think at machine speed. James Cameron saw it coming in 1984, will we listen this time?

The Productivity Habit That Keeps Me Focused Every Day

What started as a quiet chat with my wife turned into a powerful reminder: when the days start to blur, tracking time helps me regain clarity and focus. Here’s how I do it, and how you can too.

Coding Is Easy. Blogging Is Hard. Part I.

Doing hard things doesn’t always mean growth. This post explores the difference between struggle that builds and struggle that burns, and how to know which path you’re on.

Plato’s Unlikely Gift: How Regret Became My Greatest Teacher

Most people see regret as pain. Plato saw it as a signal from the soul. In this reflection, I share how ancient wisdom, helped me turn regret into fuel for growth, action, and rediscovered purpose.

When Little Things Bring You to Your Knees (Literally)

When life throws curve-balls, or a 3mm kidney stone, it’s the small things that can stop you cold. This is a story about learning when to pause, say no, and choose yourself before burnout chooses for you. Small choices shape everything.