Notes
Deep Life Notes
Thoughts and observations on living deliberately in modern life.
Deep Life Notes is a collection of thoughts and observations on living deliberately in modern life.
Drawing from psychology, philosophy, history, technology, and everyday experience and reflection, these pieces explore work, craft, attention, identity, change, ageing, meaning, and living well in a modern world.
Why Pessimism Sounds Smarter
Pessimism often sounds serious and useful, while optimism can sound naïve. That doesn’t mean pessimism sees the world more clearly.
We don’t always need grandiosity, money, or prestige to create something lasting. But we do need the courage to strip away the excess until only nerve and the essential remain.