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I wanted to write but I kept delaying and this is the best I can do to overcome my brain's bad advice
Silly brain.
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May 2024

I canceled myself during a karaoke song
That time I discovered, mid-song, that my go-to crowd-pleaser was problematic.
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The art of embracing rejection
Everything in me hates rejection, but maybe I've been missing the point.
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A Perfect Mother's Day Gift, for New Dads
A simple gift to repeat each year. Bookmark this for next year. Send to a new dad friend. Trust me.
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The Art of Trying Out
You don't know if you have the stuff until you show up to the tryouts.
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The Art of Going Unreasonably Deep
Whether it's Australian cattle dogs or favorite client projects, sometimes the most delightful art is found in the distance you're willing to go.
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April 2024

Conan O’Brien and The Art of Low Expectations
Turns out happiness IS what you make of it.
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Screens, Kids, and Pablo Picasso
Five short stories about kids engaging the world with screens and what I'm (finally) doing about it, as a parent.
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March 2024

how to start as a writer in Hollywood
unfiltered advice to a young pup, right out of college
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My wavering/unwavering commitment to getting on stage
I performed at The Moth again last night, and I don't know what I'm doing but I'm showing up
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February 2024

Duck Hunt & Distraction
Chasing the dopamine dragon from 1984 to 2024
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Kobe & Me
Just two fellas who share the same birth year and a passion for basketball
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