Most people see a sneeze as a reflex. For me, it’s a choreographed performance—and for my wife, it’s a body of work to be reviewed. Exploring the "Rotten Tomatoes effect" of our weirdest habits and why we’re all just looking for meaning in a world full of data.
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Greetings, From The Middle of the Pack
This blog is a collection of sharp, self-deprecating observations that use everyday frustrations—like a crown digging into a wrist or the "interminable landscape" of an open mic—as entry points for deeper self-reflection. It’s a space where modern anxiety meets seasoned wit, offering readers a relatable look at the messy process of personal growth and professional recalibration. It captures the voice of a "Part-Time Professional" who is tired of the status quo and ready to "flip the screen" on how they view their own potential.
"Life can feel like a carousel ride that went on too long. Before you browse Zillow for a new life to escape the boredom, try looking at your current landscape with fresh eyes."
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 15 seconds
Read MoreThe example I always consider is Steve Martin walking away from stand-up at the height of his fame. He famously admitted it wasn't fair to the fan in the nosebleeds, staring at a speck and guessing at his mannerisms. He knew walking away meant risking irrelevance, but he valued the work enough to take the gamble. I just wonder: if I start obsessing over the value of what I actually do, maybe my 'fans' will be my co-pilots when I walk back in for that next raise
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Read More"Betta fish are beautiful, violent paradoxes—just like our social media feeds. Stop fighting your reflection and learn a lesson from the ocean's weirdest resident."
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Read MoreI got braces at thirty-seven. It turns out that while I was busy fixing the "architectural failure" of my mouth, everyone else had decided my mess was a personality trait they actually enjoyed. A short reflection on self-consciousness, comedy, and the irony of "crowd control.
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 20 seconds
Read More"I don't read Batman for Bruce Wayne. I read it for the sidekicks who actually grow up. Here is why we need to stop hitting the reset button on our heroes—and ourselves."
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Approximate Read Time: 2 minutes
Read MoreYou can set the structure and deliver with intent, but you don't own the work once it’s out there. From the 'death of the author' to the constant PR crisis of modern social media, here is why I’m trading rigidity for the ability to flex
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Approximate Read Time: 60 seconds
Read MoreIt's easier to stare at a distant star and wonder "what if" than it is to dive into the dark and find out "what is."
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 40 seconds
Read MoreWe’re told to stand on the shoulders of giants, but what if those giants are just blocking the light? A coffee-shop conversation about legacy, ego, and the art of becoming a human step-stool
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute and 45 seconds
Read MoreI make more money, I’m in better shape, and I even eat radishes now. But in my excitement to reach a new altitude, I forgot to thank the person who painstakingly carved me out of the stone.
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Read MoreI live in the chasm between two worlds: managing critical IT systems by day and hauling apartment trash by night. It turns out, a trash bag is the most honest, unencrypted file ever created.
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Read MoreWe’re taught that acting your age means settling into a quiet, predictable mold. But if the alternative to being "doofy" is being a silent participant in my own life, I’m not sure I want the promotion.
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 50 seconds
"Imagine spending your time so focused down the road you missed the turn you’d been looking for for two hours. Sometimes, the monster in the hallway is just a shadow waiting for you to slow down."
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Read MoreGiving a feeling a name makes it tangible, but it doesn't make it go away. If you've been "acknowledging and ignoring" your own sense of displacement, it might be time for a coffee date with your monster.
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Read More"I’m starting to think we shouldn't be building walls at all—we need frameworks. Walls are designed to keep things out; frameworks are just there to keep the roof from caving in while we figure out why we're full of it."
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Approximate Read Time: 1 minute, 45 seconds