12 Reasons You May Have a Small Circle of Friends

Why Some of Us Keep Our Circle Small — And Why That’s Not a Flaw Over the years, I’ve noticed … More

Is My Life What I Pictured a Year Ago?

Yes. And not by accident. “A goal without written documentation is just a wish” That answer doesn’t come from luck, … More

What Skills or Lessons Have I Learned Recently?

Recently, I’ve learned something that sounds simple, but took me a lifetime to understand: real love isn’t a feeling you … More

We Didn’t Replace What We Tore Down in the 1970’s

I’ve been thinking a lot about the tragedy involving Rob Reiner and his son, but not for the reason most … More

Turning rough thoughts into clear writing

Here’s how I would answer that question for myself today — honestly and concretely: Today I practiced turning rough thoughts … More

We’re Surrounded by Tools — and Starving for Conversation

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how kids learn, and why something feels off — even though, on paper, … More

Canada’s Capital — And a Little Slice of Europe

What cities do I want to visit?Another one of those WordPress prompts that sounds simple but never really is. I’ve … More

How to Use AI the Right Way without losing my network of humans

AI and the Quiet Cost of Convenience Artificial intelligence has changed how we find answers. That part is obvious. What’s … More

Survival Instincts in a Nation of Immigrants

Some of the earliest lessons I remember didn’t come from school or church. They came from my father, usually during … More

One Thing I Hope People Say About Me

I hope people say that I lived by the Golden Rule. Not as a slogan, but as a way of … More

If You Can Make It There, New York New York

My first full time job and how it gave me my current view of business and world leaders. In the … More

When I Had to Ask the Question the System Should Have Asked

I’m not anti-doctor.I’m not anti-medicine.And I’m not someone who walks into an appointment assuming I know more than the person … More