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THE JOURNAL

Essays on the unspoken work of being a person.


The Weekly Letter

A small, honest moment from each week. Delivered quietly on Sundays.

On Grief: The Long, Strange Rewriting of a Life

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing isn’t linear. This post explores the nature of grief, personal reflections, and ways to navigate loss with self-compassion. Discover how to honour what was lost while moving forward with love and resilience.


On Rhythm: Or, How I’m Trying (and Mostly Failing) to Live Without a Schedule

Ditch the rigid schedule and embrace a natural rhythm that works with your energy, not against it. Learn how to find your flow, boost productivity, and reduce burnout with a flexible approach to work and life.


The AI Marketing Toolkit: 2025 Edition

Every marketer I know is somewhere on the AI adoption spectrum. Some are neck-deep in prompts and workflows. Others are still side-eyeing ChatGPT like it...


The Bullet Journal Method: A Simple System for an Organized Life

The Bullet Journal Method is a flexible, mindful approach to organization that helps you declutter your mind, track goals, and focus on what matters most. Learn how to set up your own Bullet Journal and take control of your time today.


The Economic Mirror: How Interest Rates and Employment Shape Culture (1950–2030s)

One of the most reliable predictors of cultural style,how we dress, what we listen to, and what values we express,isn’t a trend forecaster or fashion...


Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Key to Sustainable Success

Working longer hours isn’t the answer—working smarter is. This post explores how to maximize efficiency, leverage the 80/20 rule, build sustainable systems, and embrace deep work for long-term success without burnout. Learn how to achieve more by doing less


The Art of Starting Before You are Ready

Waiting for the perfect moment? It may never come. This post explores why taking action—before you feel fully ready—is the key to success. With personal stories, historical examples, and practical steps, learn how to overcome fear and start today.


What Tennis Taught Me (That I Wasn’t Expecting to Learn)

Learning tennis this year taught me more than just how to play—it shaped my mindset, resilience, and adaptability in unexpected ways. This post explores how lessons from the court translate to life, from embracing small wins to handling pressure with grace.


The Power of Small Wins

Real progress isn’t built on overnight success—it’s the result of small, consistent wins. This post explores the science behind small victories, how they create momentum, and personal stories that prove tiny steps lead to big change. Ready to start stacking your wins? Here’s how


The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The most powerful stories aren’t in books or movies—they’re the ones we tell ourselves. This post explores how the narratives we believe shape our reality and how rewriting them can change everything. Ready to flip the script? Here’s how.