The defining moment came with the loss of my job. It was eliminated and replaced by AI. Writing that still feels strange. I’m now unemployed and overdrawn, and while I haven’t lost hope, hope doesn’t stop a bank account from slipping further into the red. This affected everything else—sleep, focus, motivation.

The biggest lesson of the week wasn’t about discipline or motivation. It was the reminder that the items on the to-do list aren’t the key to forming habits—it’s what you do with the space between those items. When the space between tasks is designed well, follow-through becomes natural.

I’ll be the first to admit it: I’ve been quiet here this year. Life pulled focus in a lot of directions in 2025, and while the work never truly stopped, the website didn’t get the attention it deserved. That said, I don’t want to end the year by apologizing—I want to end it by taking stock.

My goal for years has been to tell great stories. Now, as I step into this new chapter of my life, I’m determined to live a great story...

First off, I owe you all an apology for missing last week’s journal entry. Between job hunting, preparing for the holidays, and juggling...

I hope everyone in the U.S. had a happy Thanksgiving! For those outside the U.S., I hope your Thursday (and the rest of the week) ...

It’s been two weeks since I had coffee. Two. Weeks. I want it. I miss it. I dream about it. Honestly, it’s enough to make an adult cry...

The past few months have weighed on me. 2024 has been rough in ways I never anticipated. In April, my wife and I separated...

It’s been a bit of a “bleh” week. Between allergies hitting hard and adjusting to some recent life changes...

This week, I made solid progress on the third book of Grey & White, adding another 10,000 words to the draft...

Upside down and inside out Dear Journal, It's been quite a ride. The past year has been nothing short of chaotic, with unexpected twists...