Passing On Lessons for Tomorrow
16 November 2019
Future generations will have a wealth of information literally at their fingertips. But having information and flourishing as a human are not the same.
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When Going Back Is the Quickest Way On
12 November 2019
Progress is not always about moving ahead. Sometimes it also requires going back. -
How Big Is Your Story?
08 November 2019
While it’s quite natural to think about our lives in terms of stories, it's also important to consider the scope of these narratives. -
A Tool For Making the Most of Your Reading
02 November 2019
I’ve noticed that one simple tool can make a big difference in my reading. It’s common, it’s cheap, and it does a superb job in helping me gain a better understanding of what I'm looking at. -
A New Way to Prevent Layout Jank During Image Load link
30 October 2019
Browsers will soon be providing a better, non-hacky, way to eliminate layout jankiness during the initial loading of images. -
Staying in Shape vs. Getting in Shape
23 October 2019
If you really want to change the state of something for the better, focus on the habits required to get it there. -
The 20-Mile March
19 October 2019
You may not be able to control the circumstances you face, but you can choose to be consistent in the midst of them. -
Why Again
11 October 2019
Kids are good at asking 'why.' And as you’ve probably experienced, sometimes they aren’t content with the first answer. -
Paying Attention to What Bothers You
02 October 2019
Don't forget to pay attention to the problems that move you deepest. Maybe there’s a reason they do. -
Priming the Pump
25 September 2019
The key is to get the flow started. Because once it gets started, it's much easier to keep it going. -
Providing Direction
15 September 2019
If people are looking to you to lead them, you may feel the pressure to have all the answers. But often, perfection is not what people are looking for. -
Tolkien, Tushery, Language & Thought
09 September 2019
If our language reflects the way we think, what exactly does the idiom of today say about us? -
Trim Tabs and Habit Formation
02 September 2019
Just like trim tabs leverage existing forces to help steer a vessel, it's possible to leverage existing desires and aversions in the process of habit formation. -
Making the Most of Limited Time
26 August 2019
We all have the same number of minutes each day at our disposal. So how do you make the most of this finite resource? -
Feeling Ready and Being Ready
19 August 2019
There’s a big difference between being ready and feeling ready. -
Doesn't Have to Be Perfect
15 August 2019
The question is not: Is it perfect? Or course it won’t be perfect. Here are some better questions to ask. -
A Skill Worth Mastering
10 August 2019
If we're bound to make mistakes, we may as well get good at learning from them. -
Dealing With Too Much to Do
06 August 2019
If you’ve got too much to do, there are two ways to deal with all those things you can’t get to. -
The Endless Chase
31 July 2019
Last week I noticed our cat playing a favorite game of hers. She spies something -- perhaps a fly or piece of string or bit of fuzz -- and then sneaks up and tries to pounce on it. -
The Power of Delusion
27 July 2019
When someone is deluded, it doesn’t matter how great or sound the evidence is against him. He won’t be convinced. -
A Wealth of Discretionary Time
09 July 2019
Regardless of how we may feel, many of us have a wealth of time at our discretion -- at least historically speaking. -
Blessings in Disguise
01 July 2019
How often does the apparent misfortune of today turn out to be a blessing in disguise? Here's a Chinese parable that illustrates the point. -
Unrecognized Courage
20 June 2019
Of the 59,000 U.S. troops who landed on June 6, 1944, only four received the Medal of Honor for their heroics that day. But that number probably should have been much higher. -
Walking With All My Senses
12 June 2019
When out for a walk, I frequently put my earbuds in to listen to an audiobook or podcast. But how does this use of my sense of hearing affect my experience of the walk itself? -
Choosing to Be Stretched
03 June 2019
When was the last time you put yourself in a position to be stretched? When you set out to do or learn something new, especially something that would take some effort on your part? -
Finding Meaning
21 May 2019
Whenever you’re tired, exhausted, and ready to give up, just remember why you’re doing what you’re doing. -
On Birthdays
09 May 2019
A birthday is technically just another day. And yet certain days -- like birthdays -- command our attention more than others. -
Some QUIC Benefits of HTTP/3 link
02 May 2019
HTTP/3 will be using QUIC as the underlying transport protocol instead of TCP. In this post, I take a look as some of the benefits that moving to QUIC will provide. -
Pick One and Move On
29 April 2019
When you’re overwhelmed by the options in front you, don’t be afraid to pick one and move on. -
Learning from the Amish
16 April 2019
It can be easy to look at the Amish and think of all the ways they are out-of-touch with modern society. Some may even consider them anti-technology. But this isn't exactly accurate. -
Always Use Semantic Markup link
10 April 2019
A high-level overview of what semantic HTML is, and why it's important to use when editing web content. -
Without a Plan
04 April 2019
Without a plan, it's much easier to meander; without a plan, we can head down unexpected routes. And sometimes, that's exactly what we want. But... -
Costly Interruptions
27 March 2019
Sometimes you have little control over the interruptions you experience. But how many times are the interruptions within your control? -
Managing Your Most Important Investments
20 March 2019
People hire others to handle their financial investments all the time. But there's another class of investments that are even more important than where you put your money. -
Needing More Time
14 March 2019
We all want more time. But if we’re honest, how well are we using the time we already have? -
What Defines Success?
09 March 2019
Whether you're successful or not depends on what you're aiming for. -
Who Will Decide?
04 March 2019
Letting someone else decide, or deciding not to decide, doesn’t mean you're no longer responsible for the outcome. -
What Others Think
01 March 2019
Should you always disregard what others will think? -
Proposed Updates for Intersection Observer link
28 February 2019
Although the Intersection Observer API has been a success, there are some proposed updates on the horizon. -
Standing Up Again
25 February 2019
When looking at 'successful' people, it's easy to only pay attention to the wins, and forget about the losses. -
Cancer of Selfishness
23 February 2019
In life, it can be tempting to try to hold on to what we have, and to grasp for even more. Instead of being self-less, we can become selfish. But at what cost? -
Consistently Not Stupid
16 February 2019
Why have Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger been so successful in their investing? According to Munger, much of it stemmed from avoiding costly mistakes. -
Being In Sync
10 February 2019
The performance of a group is not just affected by the skill of each member, but by how all of the members are able to stay in sync with each other. -
In Front of Your Face
01 February 2019
What you keep in sight will affect both your thoughts and actions. -
Checking Spare Tires
29 January 2019
A spare tire is one of those things that can be easy to ignore until you need it. -
Traveling Companions
25 January 2019
When traveling, there's value in having fellow travelers. -
The Cost of a Meeting
21 January 2019
The cost of a meeting is more than just the time allocated for the meeting. -
Training for Flexibility and Stability
18 January 2019
Flexibility and stability are qualities worth having in every area of life, not just in the gym. -
Playback Speed
08 January 2019
With some things, getting through them as fast as possible isn't the point -
Walking in Their Skin
31 December 2018
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view