Essays
Personal Development
As creative people, we are learning our way through this life together. Here you’ll find nerdy insights from my own creative journey as well as my reflections and research on topics ranging across self-development, mindset, career, and wellness.
One of the most misunderstood pieces of life—mental health. Today, let’s rework how we see mental health to better our overall health and creative lives.
Life happens in mysterious ways. Sometimes we need to surrender to it, accept where we’ve been already, and set a new path forward from where we are today.
Motivation doesn’t just happen. It takes work. The first steps? A little bit of courage and the discipline to see yourself through.
The world demands a lot from us. We fill our schedules and often have no time left to spend on ourselves. This is how we reclaim our time.
7 years ago I burned out. Here’s the first step I took to get out of it and some key lessons I’ve learned since.
Mental health is physical health. And therapy is one tool to help you maintain it. Today, let’s talk about therapy, what it is, and how you can benefit from it as a creative pro.
Architecture
As an Architect by trade, I’ve written a lot about the profession I love. In a previous life, I wrote a blog called Evolving Architect. These are the greatest hits from my time then, updated with new research and reflections.
The Impact of Our Career on Others
How to Overcome Burnout and Build a Better Life
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Building Professional Relationships
How to Write Specifications in 8 Simple Steps
How to Navigate the Code in 7 Simple Steps
How to Build Better Correspondence Skills