Notes from a curious mind

Thinking out loud.
On the page.

On business, technology, health and life on the road. Writing helps me understand things better. Maybe you’ll find something useful here, too.

105 articles
Sep 24, 20195 min

The full hierarchy of foods

My evolving food hierarchy, drawn from sources I was reading at the time. It groups foods I would eat regularly, eat in moderation, or avoid.

Health
Jul 24, 20191 min

The dumb idea paradox

Working notes and a link for a draft about why ideas that sound foolish at first can still be worth exploring.

Notes
Jul 16, 20191 min

You need less stuff than you think

An early draft about owning less and questioning how much stuff we really need.

Notes
Jun 23, 20191 min

Drinking culture

Working notes and links for a draft about drinking culture and the effects of alcohol.

Notes
Jun 23, 20191 min

Quality over quantity

An early draft exploring why quality matters more than quantity.

Notes
Jun 12, 20193 min

Curated motivation

Social networks come and go, but an email list gives me a direct connection with readers. I am starting a curated newsletter to share useful ideas and develop my own reading and writing habits.

Business
Jun 5, 20192 min

Back to reality

Muting my social media feeds reduced my screen time, but I still checked Instagram constantly. Deleting the app helped me break the habit and pay more attention to life around me.

Life
Jun 3, 20191 min

A big village

An early draft with a link about Valencia and its more intimate feel.

Notes
May 29, 20194 min

Count calories, not steps

I tracked my food for nearly 1,000 days. Here is how I use calorie intake, maintenance levels, and macronutrients to think about gaining, losing, or maintaining weight.

Health
May 1, 20192 min

I don't like coworkings

Coworking spaces can be great for meeting people, but I struggle to focus amid the noise, weak Wi-Fi, and uncomfortable furniture. Here is why I usually work from home.

Life
Apr 18, 20194 min

Budget driven expenses

Entrepreneurial income can change from month to month. Seven simple spending categories help me keep track of costs, know when to stop spending, and invest what is left.

Life
Jan 30, 20194 min

Dragon paradise

My first trip to Asia took me from overwhelming Bangkok to quieter Chiang Mai. These are my impressions of the cities, practicalities, food, and places I visited during six weeks in Thailand.

Travel