I've been slowly making my way through Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey, and I keep returning to the same thought over and over again, "Well, if they can do it that way, then anyone can". The book profiles 161 creative minds. From novelists, scientists,...
I have a 685-day Duolingo streak (I know, I know, what a lame brag, but I'm weirdly proud of it). In 2024, I started learning French before going to Paris so I could navigate the city with my kids in tow and did the same thing that year with Italian before we toured...
Last month, prompted by our CEO at Strudel AI, Kristin Isaac, I read The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. It's an older book (2013), but it had such an impact on the way I think about priorities that...
I've been working on a brand new book for a few months now. Part memoir, part self-help book, it's a humorous look at the predicaments women face in society today. Each chapter is organized as a different piece of advice for dealing with issues that women (and those...
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an unavoidable part of our lives. Whether it's work pressures, relationship challenges, too much going on with the kids at home, or personal struggles, stress can take a toll on our mental and physical health if left...
In a world of distractions, where information bombards us from every angle, our attention is worth more than ever. It is the currency of the digital age, and how we spend it shapes our reality, influences our decisions, and ultimately defines our lives. I've been on a...
I'm about to publish the paperback and hardcover copies of my new book Agile Discovery & Delivery: A Survival Guide for New Software Engineers & Tech Entrepreneurs this week!! When I reflect on the project, I feel an overwhelming sense of pride and one other...
I joined a group this past week called Brainstorm Road. You had to get an invite to join and I was lucky enough to receive one. Brainstorm Road is an online accountability & feedback group for creatives who are trying to build something to share with the world....
One of my goals for the year is to get better at asking questions. To do that, I needed some help and a little inspiration. I found both in Michael Bungay Stanier's book, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead Forever. The Coaching Habit:...
How many of your friends (or you!) are busy working on a resolution that they are sure to bitterly abandon by January 13th? There is a lot of scientific evidence that resolutions and even smart goals don’t cause permanent change. According to Charles Duhigg, these...