The Case for Environmental Parenting
We spend a lot of energy saying no to our kids. What if we spent that energy on the environment around them instead?…
Dominic Zarlengo
The Taming of Entropy
Entropy is the inevitable path of the universe — and a surprisingly useful lens for daily life. From file organization to task management, understanding disorder can help you decide what’s worth your energy, and what’s best left alone.…
The Core
My whole theory about life is that glory and accomplishment are of far less importance than the creation of character and the individual good life. – William Alexander Percy To an ever-increasing deg…
The Tyranny of the Task List
The ever-expanding task list eats all.…
Identity
Identity is an interesting thing.…
What To Do If You Are Floundering
Before turning to an influencer, supplement, fad diet, weird workout, or spiritual quest, start with the most important foundational habits. If you get these into place, you will be in a whole new uni…
Hero of this Story
A reflection on how our incredible modern devices can either dull our minds with distraction or empower us to create, connect, and build lives we’re proud of.…
Filling Up The Space
Breaking free is often about replacing.…
Handling an Atypical Schedule
I have had periods in my life where I was able to set a solid routine. I have always found that those were the periods where I have thrived. Unfortunately, as a pediatric hospitalist, my schedule can…
The Importance of Context
Don't give up on context too soon, they help simplify the moment.…
The Individual Physician
Burnout is everywhere in medicine—and I’ve felt it too. But what if tech could swing the pendulum back toward independent practice?…
Going with the Flow
So far, as we explore foundational principles for living a deeper, more impactful life, we have considered: * Having a Bias Toward Action * Remaining Present It’s worth considering how these two c…