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Marathon Invite

Quick update for the runners out there. I’m eyeing the Maine Coast Marathon on Sunday May 4th in Wells, Maine. 1.5 hour drive from Boston. Reasonably fast course. 12 weeks to game time. The plan is to rent an Airbnb. Would love to build a crew, so if you’re interested, give me a shout. *ThereContinue reading “Marathon Invite”

Addition by subtraction

The startup accelerator I’m participating in this summer begins next Monday, and I’m beginning to feel my stress levels rise in anticipation. My accelerator-related stress comes from my fear of not utilizing this 10 week period to its fullest potential. I’m worried about maintaining FOCUS on the task at hand, all summer, irrespective of theContinue reading “Addition by subtraction”

expectations

I hold a deeply ingrained belief that I can achieve almost anything I desire. When I decide to pursue something, a large part of me assumes I will succeed quite rapidly. I now recognize that I apply this framework: want -> pursuit -> expectations for quick success to a wide variety of goals. For example,Continue reading “expectations”

How Should I Manage My Portfolio Right Now?

My dad passed along a note from his wealth advisor about the current investing environment, and I thought I would share my response to him right here as well. I was feeling a bit fiery. The [wealth advisor] thoughts are probably a great summary of market consensus, which is not a particularly helpful way ofContinue reading “How Should I Manage My Portfolio Right Now?”

2022 Goals and Reality Check

Disclaimer: this post is long and a bit rambling…🤷 A brief peak at twitter this time of year will reveal just how awesome and successful everyone else’s past year went. Kudos to those who crushed it. However I’ve always found content that highlights peoples’ struggles far more engaging and inspirational. My intention with this postContinue reading “2022 Goals and Reality Check”

Choosing a Business Idea

As mentioned in my previous post, I’ve spent some time researching nutrition as it relates to weight loss and body fat reduction. I came to the conclusion that low-carb diets tend to be the most effective and sustainable approach to losing weight, but it also became clear that nutrition is unique to every individual suchContinue reading “Choosing a Business Idea”

How To Lose Body Fat

I mentioned in the last post that my primary goal for the second half of 2021 is to start a business. I still don’t know what the business will look like, but I’ve been doing some research in the health world specifically concerning weight loss and body fat reduction. I put together a brief presentationContinue reading “How To Lose Body Fat”

Half Year Review

“When facts change, I change my mind” -John Maynard Keynes Back in January I published my personal goals for 2021 here. Given we are a little more than half way through the year, now is a good time to reflect and reassess. I don’t want to pursue goals that are no longer as important toContinue reading “Half Year Review”

How Should I Spend My Time?

I have boatloads of free time right now, so I figured I should try to think about how to spend that time. “Spend” seems like the correct verb as I will never get any of my time back. In theory my 2021 goals should dictate my time allocation, but in hindsight I never really thoughtContinue reading “How Should I Spend My Time?”

Achievement vs Contentment

I wake up and instantly reach for my phone to see if my boss has messaged me. I get dressed and begin working, prioritizing tasks that I think will push me closer to my next promotion. I agonize over my upcoming performance review. Eventually I receive my performance review and my boss promotes me –Continue reading “Achievement vs Contentment”