Freedom in Humility
August 10, 2024

I’ve failed in a few areas recently. Some big things, some small things. Some of these failures required me to say “I need help....

Hanging with Artists
June 26, 2024

At a dinner a few months ago, we discussed things each of us collects. A friend of mine remarked, “Ethan collects art.” That sta...

The Joy of Music
June 19, 2024

My childhood home was filled with music. Sunday morning I was woken up by my Dad singing, we’d sing at church, and I played violin for...

Finding a Mentor
March 28, 2024

A few months ago, I was asked, “How do you find a mentor?” Honestly, I’ve never labeled a relationship that way. But looking b...

Become a Creator
March 21, 2024

The creative spirit is where dissatisfaction intersects with ownership. If you’re never dissatisfied, you’ll never invent. If you’re a...

Without a Little Risk, There Is No Adventure
March 14, 2024

Since acquiring an Oura Smart Ring, I’ve been tracking my rest patterns. In early February, I noticed that watching movies and TV help...

Learning to Learn
March 9, 2024

I was homeschooled from age 10 to 15. This form of schooling consisted of a general lesson plan outlined by my mother and the required readi...

How to Create a Looping Lofi Animation Scene
February 17, 2024

Inspired by Lofi YouTube channels, I've created a step-by-step guide on creating Lofi-style anime animations using AI, Photoshop, and After ...

Data Matters, Shipping Matters Even More
February 5, 2024

Data is an integral part of our marketing process. It’s also a core part of our general decision-making process. But it isn’t th...

Effectiveness > Quality/Quantity
February 3, 2024

If you’re struggling to choose between quality and quantity, let me offer a different perspective: neither metric is as helpful as you...