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.
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Photo essay: A walk & letter
For paid subscribers, photos from a walk and a letter update.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Behind the scenes on seasonal planning
For paid subscribers, a look behind the scenes of how I organized season 1.
A reflection on Season 1: Community
A reflection on Season 1: Community Three months ago, I opened the season with an essay on what community means to me and for paid subscribers, five lessons I’ve learned along my community-building journey. I had ideas for stories and interviewees, and intentionally, I did not do a lot
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A Covid-induced brain fog
A short letter to paid subscribers about my brain fog.
Community vs industry
Coffee can be both & some more thoughts on private equity in coffee.