Simple happiness

Every decision we make passes through one filter: does this elevate or does it merely occupy?

Aiming for perfection is what causes people to stay stuck.

Often we fail to improve our lives simply because things don't get bad enough. If your new job is hell, you’ll leave it, but if it’s just unsatisfying, you’ll likely grind it out. Thus, small problems often threaten our quality of life more than big ones.

We live in a time of uncertainty which is breeding a pool of fear, a fear that is leading us to avoid risks. This avoidance is in turn creating a downward spiral in the accumulation of disposable possessions, in an effort to validate themselves. This saturation of the meaningless has distracted us from what’s important in our lives and has... See more

Great dinner parties don’t need perfection—they need texture; something to hold onto. In a world of Instagram filters and TikTok virality, there’s power in authenticity. Real feels good

here’s a silly little analogy for the way I think about the role of money in my life: money is the gas in my car. it’s not in the driver's seat, and it’s not yelling instructions from the passenger seat. it fuels what I do, it’s necessary, and I need to be aware of it (insert my gas meter that is perpetually below E). but I don’t need (or want) to... See more