The Businessman and the Fisherman

If you haven’t read it before, this classic Brazilian story adds some helpful perspective on life/work balance. The parable resonates strongly, as it’s such an elegant and relatable “thought experiment” for most. As an extremely ambitious guy, with simple tastes (although, in my defense… I really like “nice things”) the minimalist lifestyle has always strongly appealed to me. The core …

It’s not how many times you fall, it’s how many times you rise

“Whether you win or lose, it’s about being a good sport and playing your hardest.” That’s what I was raised to believe, and it’s what I’ll someday teach my kids when I have them (not planning to until I’m in my late 30’s). It’s an endearing strategy and when applied to your life, an amazingly effective philosophy. There are so …