As another year rolls into the history books, there are a few things that have made this revolution around the sun a bit easier. Here is a list of the things [physical & digital] that I enjoyed using…
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Risk can be a very uncomfortable word for many people, even borderline scary, but it’s necessary for living an extraordinary life. Although I want to live my best life, it’s hard to take that first step. So to help motivate me…
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I have to say I’m a little obsessed with Everyday Carry-I love seeing what others like to carry around with them every day. That has inspired me to share my own EDC setup. Although my EDC ebbs & flows a little bit based on what I’m doing, these…
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Superman will live forever, so will Captain America. Sure, these are fictional characters, but their spirit of courage & compassion lives on. Although we can’t be Superman, we all have a chance to be a hero to someone. Whether that be a random act…
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As we say goodbye to 2021, I wanted to share a few of my favorite things that brought value to my life over the last 365 days. Here is a list of the things [physical & digital] that I loved using in 2021…
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I interact with the world differently than most. In fact, according to experts, only about 12 percent of the world is like me...left-handed. When designers go about creating our modern world, they aim to design for the majority of people. This design bias is everywhere from…
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Land of the Free, home of the brave. America is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Our lush forests, majestic mountains, and golden deserts manifest that beauty, but this land holds something even more magnificent- freedom. Growing up in…
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Simplicity has been a continual theme in my phone usage, including habits like creating time away from my phone and deleting apps/accounts that are time wasters, like social media. A relatively new tactic I implemented has been taking control of notifications. Most smartphones default to allow notifications full reign to…
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Most of my winter running miles are spent traversing pavement and gravel, although I enjoy getting out on the trails if they are not too muddy. To me, nothing can save a run if you are ankle-deep in mud and slop, but I digress. Although running in crazy weather can be exhilarating, it can go south quickly if…
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As this rollercoaster year comes to a close, I took some time to write down the things that have improved my life this year. I looked at not just physical tools but digital ones as well. I picked out some of my favorites from that list to share with you. So without further ado, here's a look at a few of my favorite things…
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I love tools. They are one of the most simple and utilitarian inventions humans have created. They help make our lives easier, happier and in some cases, keep us alive. For some, tools are delegated to the garage and are only used…
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As I seek to create a simple life, I’ve found it to be a lot harder than it sounds. So much so, it ranks up there as one of the hardest projects I’ve tackled. I think there are quite a few reasons for this…
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I still vividly remember my years as a kid without a care in the world and no agenda in mind except play and fun. As the years ticked by, this mindset started to get replaced by cultural norms. No longer was it deemed acceptable to…
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When I was a teen, I remember my friend talking about this new site online called thefacebook.com. We were both in the same band at the time, and he was thinking of making a page for the group. The only caveat was…
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For years I thought the best way to accomplish my goals was clearing everything from my calendar and having nothing to do. While this may work for some, it didn’t for me. After struggling to be productive throughout my week…
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It’s been over 10 years since Steve Jobs took the stage to usher in the era of the smartphone. This device changed the way many of us interact with our world today - so much so it's almost hard imagining a world without it. I still vividly remember…
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Climate change has swiftly moved from a scientific curiosity to a real threat, one that will affect every human on the planet. As more and more evidence…
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I’m a big fan of good design, one that's simple, efficient, and serves it’s desired function. This affinity for design has led me…
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I love running. It’s an activity you can enjoy in just about any weather condition. I personally love running in the snow, mainly because I don’t get to do it very often. So when flakes start falling…
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You can’t beat the original. For any time you try, it will be at best, a copy. This happens in so many areas of life, and one of the worst offenders is…
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