Essays
Deep Life Reflections
Essays inspired by cinema, literature, and culture.
Every Friday, I publish Deep Life Reflections, an essay sharing a single idea drawn from cinema, literature, and culture.
I’ve loved films and books for as long as I can remember. They have been lifelong companions. I’ve always believed art and culture reveal much about about how we live. Deep Life Reflections is my contribution: one idea worth your time.
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Restarting the Engines
Our recent journey back to the moon matters because it pointed human ingenuity back toward difficult, civilisational goals.
Why Creativity Needs Friction
Friction builds craft. But craft, if held too tightly, can become a cage.
What We Trade Away
Not all debts are financial. Some of the most important are never written down—and take years to pay.
What It Means to Live Well at 50
Turning 50 sharpens a simple question: what does it mean to live well?
Why We Make Decisions We Regret
Most of our decisions feel right. That doesn’t mean they are.
Becoming a Beginner
There’s a particular kind of discomfort in not even understanding the question.
We Keep Playing the Game
We know the system isn’t fair. We know it can break. And yet we keep playing.
The Loss of Depth
It’s never been easier to express ourselves. And never harder to say something real.
Writing as a Way of Thinking
Writing is not only how we share what we think. It’s also how we discover what we think.