The optics could’ve been better I used to be confused by the reference to “optics” in phrases. It felt like yet another circular logic corporate-speak word. But I get it now and the word kept popping in my head throughout Expo weekend. For many things, the optics could’ve
Shedding, sustaining, and gaining—a letter for paid subscribers
Are they worth having?
(*me, how they grounded me)
An essay of words & photos from my trip
"I am not a monolith. I'm not telling you this is how you have to treat disabled baristas. We are all different. So accept that there are things that I won't know because I don't know everyone on your staff."
We talk about being a barista, coffee hot takes, endometriosis, and their creative writing practice.
Never ask a friend for business decision advice if that person is not a business owner themselves.
Essay on how having hobbies have helped me
Having the freedom to do anything comes with a set of risks + a freebie mastermind group framework! (For paid subscribers)
(but make it Asian—I threw instant phở) An essay on the phrase
A letter to paid subscribers about some BTS of photoshoots and making dumplings for the new year.
It can help me or hinder me.
A letter to paid members about the thinking behind changing my financial mindset and the actions I've taken since.
Why I chose the word and what I'm hoping to do this year.
A letter to paid subscribers summarizing my thoughts about the year and the winter break.
In my business and personal life, a look at the good and bad, plus highlights from the year.
BTS
For paid subscribers, a look at my attempt at time-blocking.
Dogs, plants, cozy things, and some work items.
BTS
For paid subscribers, some thoughts on what future tanjennts will be like and how I can prioritize joy.
Not to be confused with a budget that is thriving, if you’re going to anthropomorphize budgets
A letter to paid subscribers.
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 Essays
For paid subscribers, photos from my trip to Mexico.