When I started my career, relationships weren’t something I thought about strategically, they just… happened for whatever reason by nature. I came up through small retailers because college and afterward worked in micro-startups. These were all tight teams and family-style environments with a “figure it out together” mindset. Places where I didn’t need a playbook […]
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When Is It Okay to Be a Hypocrite?
“Don’t be a hypocrite” is one of those moral rules we absorb early, right alongside “tell the truth”, and “practice what you preach.” Hypocrisy was originally framed to all as a character flaw and evidence that someone is imperfect, fake, selfish, or morally unserious. Yet, let’s be honest with each other, hypocrisy shows up in […]
Why do Some Calls Have No One on the Other End?
Almost everyone has experienced this at least once, maybe even today: Naturally, this leads to speculation by all of us. I checked and there are two theories circulating online suggesting something more unsettling than just a connection issue. When you receive a call and there is no one noticeable on the other end It’s an […]
The Ritual of Oil Changes: Why It Still Matters in Every Engine
Whether you’re working on a 1969 Pontiac Firebird, driving a 2010 Ford F-150, relying on a 2013 Prius V, or enjoying a brand-new 2026 Lexus RX350h, one constant remains across generations of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles: oil changes. Oil and filter change maintenance is the most important service that one is required to perform. […]
My Full TV Show List: S Tier to D
In my last post, yesterday, I broke down how I think about television and shows on TV. That did not include what’s popular nor, what wins awards or what everyone insists you “have to watch.” It was built with what actually earns its place based on consistency, ambition, character work, and long‑term payoff. That was […]