Thoughts on Fear

The movie Romantics Anonymous features two people crippled in their fears of everything who, against all odds, find each other.  Adorable right? As I watched, somewhat painfully, at the awkward exchanges and misunderstandings, I grew in empathy toward them and their “emotions” that get the better of them. The anxiety they live with to do normal everydayContinue reading “Thoughts on Fear”

The Double Edged Sword of Being Goal Oriented

It seems like to be successful these days you need to be “goal-oriented.” I did an experiment in my late 20s around this idea and learned a few things that seem relevant even today. I created a “30 things to do before I’m 30” list out of the idea that a bucket list isn’t asContinue reading “The Double Edged Sword of Being Goal Oriented”