Every time I get questions from the readers or podcast listeners, there’s always one question that’s guaranteed to be there, “Why are you still single?” Which I always jokingly equate to, “What’s wrong with you?” In 2016, I wrote an article called “5 Reasons Why I’m Still Single”. I was 29. Let’s have my 32-year-old […]
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The False Value of First Impressions
The more new people I meet, the less I believe in the validity of the first impression. First impressions can be perfectly orchestrated and controlled. Practiced and perfected based on social nicety and experience. What a flawed science a first impression really is. They are the shallowest way to know a person and the most […]
Some People Can’t Give You What You Need
Reflect for a moment on how truly pointless it is to consistently return to a person that has proven time and again that they do not have, are not willing, or are not capable of giving you what you need. You’re looking for the definition of a word, but you’re asking a calculator. You went […]
Pain is a Catalyst for Change
Mental, emotional, physical. All forms can be a catalyst for incredible transformation. Sometimes, the pain is loud and demands our attention. An emotional event, a fight, harsh words, the damaging of the body. Sometimes, pain is just an underlying, shameful hum in our daily lives. Consider even something as simple as always feeling self-conscious about […]
Not Everyone is Trying.
Not everyone is trying their best. Not everyone is trying to be empathetic. Not everyone is trying to be helpful. Not everyone is trying to be loyal. Not everyone is trying to be open-minded. Not everyone is trying to be self-aware. Not everyone is trying to create meaning in their lives. Not everyone is trying […]
Stop Saying These Things to Women
“I’m the best cuddler. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite things.” Newsflash, guys: Most of you say some version of this. You’ve all collectively decided that this is a must-say to women because you think we love it and it’s gonna score you so many points. Nope. Not really. We hear it too often and […]
Is the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker Worth It?
I don’t know how you feel, but I’d venture to say there are few things better in this world than a fresh breakfast sandwich. Maybe I’m just hungry right now, but that’s gotta be at least partly true. They can be one of the most satisfying meal choices on the planet and they get a […]
