Stuck in the Productivity Trap
Jumping back into an IT job reminded me how much of my self-worth is tied to work and now I am aware of the productivity trap I'm falling into.
Learning to fail in Public
Learning to fail in public is a skill I’m actively developing, so what better way to practice than by butchering some French?
Forced to Pause and Reflect
I thought I was making progress, until a road trip forced me to pause and reflect on the direction of my career path.
Learning Social Media Made Me Feel Old
Social media made this former IT professional feel old and out of touch. But it also led me to appreciate the power of creating content that can actually make a difference.
The pain of learning a new skill
Learning a new skill is never easy and while learning to edit, I was reminded that the suck doesn’t last forever. But it is part of the process.
Things I Learned From a Year Without a 9–5
It’s not every day you go a year without a 9–5 job. Here are a few things I learned to help you make the most of your career break.
Making the Most of Being Unemployed
Being unemployed is a rare opportunity to reevaluate your career and your life. So you owe it to yourself to use it wisely and ask: How do I really want to spend this time?
Peaks and Valleys of Life
Life used to feel steady. Now I’m navigating peaks of clarity and valleys of uncertainty. All in pursuit of the life I truly want to live.
Trying to ‘blog the right way’ made me hate writing.
I didn’t expect to hate writing, but trying to blog the “right” way did just that. Here’s how I found my way back to enjoying it again.
Answering the Call to Create
I didn’t know what I wanted to create, I just knew I couldn’t keep doing nothing.So I answered the call to create… and started writing.
Becoming
Matthew