Present and Progressing
Ryan, Faith Anne, Francisco, Terry Despotakis, Nat Sang, Dido TorchiI write about intentional living, self-discipline, and the systems that keep you motivated long after inspiration fades. Present & Progressing helps you simplify the noise, build clarity, and design a life that actually feels aligned.
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Do The F*cking Dishes
I think the title of this one speaks for itself.
A few weeks ago, I was on a weekend retreat with a group of guys when we got onto the topic of communication with our spouses and significant others.
One of the guys in the group, who has...
You Can’t Have It All. At Least Not Right Now.
Ah man, your 20s can be brutal when it comes to this stuff.
There are just so many directions you could go.
With work, it’s: Am I doing enough? Am I keeping up with everyone else? Am I learning enough to not get replaced by AI? Do I even...
Look. You’re Going to Outgrow Some People (And That’s Okay!)
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started thinking more about the people who have come in and out of my life.
Friends. Teachers. Coaches. Coworkers. Mentors. People I was once incredibly close with and people I barely speak to anymore.
Some rel...
On Living An Interesting Life vs. An Impressive One
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Your Job Is Not Your (Entire) Identity
I’ve written a lot about what it feels like to be ambitious in your 20s.
The paradox of having a lot of options. The difficulty of slowing down when your identity is built on progress. Feeling guilty for wanting more. Fearing wasted potent...
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Join 770+ readers as I provide reflections on growth, ambition, and building a life that actually feels like yours.
Helping you cut through modern noise
Came from the slums. Managed to get out of it. Now I help other young men turn wasted potential into discipline, direction, money, and self-respect. Anti-recycled manosphere bullshit.
I can offer you an outsider's perspective. Mid-30s observer who has seen a lot and will tell you about it. Sharing personal reflections and fictional writing to give you pause during the day.
Started over at 52! I share my journey and proof that midlife is NOT a crisis, it is just the beginning of your best chapters yet 💗 Founder of the 7-R Reset™️ I will help you design a life you’re excited to live 7 days a week ! Cheers to the middle 🥂
Your job or business shouldn’t be keeping you up at night on a Sunday. Most people try to push through. I show you a different way. Transformation Coach. From burnt out and breaking down to doing work that lights me up.
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