Some thoughts on the future (in general and for tanjennts)

For paid subscribers, some thoughts on what future tanjennts will be like and how I can prioritize joy.

A thrive budget

Not to be confused with a budget that is thriving, if you’re going to anthropomorphize budgets

A post-election letter

A letter to paid subscribers.

Being heard vs feeling heard

Being heard vs feeling heard I want to give a little insight into where my head is at right now. Normally, these meandering thoughts would be sent to paid subscribers, but I figured why not share with everyone. This current season's theme of "New Directions" is

Photo Essay: Mexico

For paid subscribers, photos from my trip to Mexico.

A thought is just a thought

A nugget of wisdom from my therapist.

The double houses of San Francisco

Same, but not. The buildings in my neighborhood.

Some recent changes I’ve made

An essay on some changes I've made in my life.

About Balance

A letter to paid subscribers about my thoughts on "balance."

Knowing when to change

When change is needed and necessary, red flags appear. An essay reflecting on this.

Careers after coffee pt. 2

For paid subscribers, bonus interview quotes from my interviewees about their careers post-coffee industry.

Departing coffee: The skills you carry with you

What are the transferrable skills that coffee people carry over when they leave the industry?

S2: New Directions

Careers before coffee pt. 2

Bonus interview content and commentary for paid subscribers

Before coffee: The skills that transferred into their new job

Before coffee: what three people learned from their previous jobs and industries that carried into their new one.

S2: New Directions

Sifting through the professional development noise

An essay for paid subscribers on finding good professional development resources.

It's ok to pave your own way

This path is much narrower, with tree branches reaching across. Or, it’s not a path at all, at least not when you first go in that direction. With every step you take, you pave it a little more for someone behind you.

📸 Photo Essays

Photo essay: A walk & letter

For paid subscribers, photos from a walk and a letter update.

BTS

BTS of planning S2

Welcome to my brain. Behind-the-scenes look at planning my season 2. For paid subscribers.

Procrastination is a sign of…??

It's a sign of anxiety! Some thoughts on procrastination and seasonal planning.

📸 Photo Essays

Photo Essay: Farmstay in Davis, CA

A photo essay for paid subscribers of my farmstay in Davis, CA. It has a lot of photos of goats.

The warning signs of creative burnout

Lessons from personal experience.

Build it and they will come

An essay for paid subscribers about the old adage.

12 Lessons I've learned in 12 years of freelancing

Summing up 12 lessons I've learned over 12 years of self-employment.

S1: Community

Behind the scenes on seasonal planning

For paid subscribers, a look behind the scenes of how I organized season 1.