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Deep Life Essays
On Living More Deliberately.
Writing is how I make sense of what I’m thinking, what I see, and what it means. These essays reflect my ongoing exploration of identity, change, technology, resilience, attention, and craft — and how we can better understand and find our place in the modern world, living with more depth and intention.
Below you’ll find a complete collection of my essays. You can also browse my weekly newsletter, Deep Life Reflections, or search by keyword or theme.
I always welcome your thoughts or comments.
Essays
Looking Back Teaches Us Lessons For Future Generations
Reaching the thirty-year milestone since turning seventeen, I look back on ten things I’ve learned during those three decades.
How Reading Helps Us Become Less Distracted and Produce Things That Matter
Uninterrupted focus is increasingly rare, but reading can strengthen our concentration and create more things of value in our lives.
How the “Flow State” Can Boost Productivity and Creativity
In our distracted and anxious work lives, cultivating a regular flow state offers six key benefits to enhance professional performance.
 
                         
 
