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Manual of Me: The Operating Manual I Wish Every Team Had

One thing I’ve noticed in almost every workplace is that nobody ever really defines how they’re going to work together. You show ... Read more
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My Wife and I Went to Italy!

My wife and I just got back from Italy and I need to tell you about this trip. From the moment we ... Read more

I Tested Google’s NotebookLM

Yesterday as part of 100School’s 30 Days of AI, they encouraged us to try out Google DeepMind’s NotebookLM tool. I had Packy ... Read more

Daily Steps: My Journey to 9K

I’m very proud to share that I’ve maintained a consistent daily step count for the past six months. It’s been a rewarding ... Read more

Compounding vs. Resetting

I’ve been thinking about this lately: Compounding versus resetting. It’s a powerful concept that makes you question how you spend your time ... Read more

The Power of a Firm-Wide Break

As I return to work today after EY’s Summer Break, I’m reminded once again of the immense value of a company-wide shutdown. ... Read more

Beautiful Wedding Photos

In July 2023, I proposed to my partner Katherine. In late September 2024, we got married. Here’s our most beautiful wedding photos. ... Read more
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A Nonexhaustive List of Things That Should Put You Into Internet Jail

The internet has given rise to countless questionable marketing tactics and online behaviors. From deceptive self-promotion to manipulative sales techniques, these digital ... Read more

The Market Rarely Exists and What to do About It

All other things are never equal. Anyone who has taken basic economics understands the theoretical tradeoffs between supply and demand. As the ... Read more

What I THINK I know at 30

Mantras, metaphors, beliefs, and strategies I frequently repeat Lately, I have thought a great deal about expediting the process of getting to ... Read more