The Thoughts We Rarely Admit
Honest thoughts on dropping the act, showing up with authenticity, and the unexpected relief of just being yourself.
Before cancer, I lived as if I was immortal. Now I know I might die soon or live another forty years. Here is how facing death taught me to stop wasting time.
People say we are “rich” if we have a dream, regardless of our bank account. But sometimes I wonder if that is just a story we tell ourselves to feel better about living paycheck to paycheck.
I have lived in Japan for 20 years. I have a 567-day Duolingo streak. Yet, I still panic at the tax office. Here is the complicated truth about why I am not fluent.
I am living paycheque to paycheque at 57. I cycle to work because I cannot afford a car. By society’s standards, I failed. But somehow, I don’t feel like a failure. Here is why.
I caught myself rushing through my morning walk, calculating how soon I could start being “productive.” Even my free time felt like something I had to justify. When did being busy become a badge of honor?
I chose the username “OldDogZeroTricks” as a warning to my teammates. It means expect enthusiasm, not miracles. Here is why I still play chaotic shooter games at 57, even with slower reflexes.
We are constantly told that AI is the ultimate shortcut for content creation. But what happens when you actually want your writing to sound like you? Here is a look at the addictive promise of AI, and the glaring “AI tells” to avoid.
