The truth about natural propensities and moments of brilliance It goes without saying that our greatest enemy is often ourselves. Doubt is the anthesis of freedom, and thus the ultimate destroyer of creativity. Insecurity, the desire to pin our personal demons on a scapegoat, and a lack of faith in…

Yes, it’s that easy Whether you religiously monitor your daily steps with a Fitbit everyday or work a desk job and don’t have the luxury of being active for a living (like me), it should come to no surprise that walking is good for you. “No shit dude” Yeah, I…

Sometimes you’re not stronger than the day before Here in America, gyms are finally starting to reopen back up. Whether you have your reservations about returning or are already back pumping iron with a mask and additional protective measures (like me), the fact of the matter is this (read in…

It’s what you make of it: nothing more, nothing less The modern college sentiment bothers me. It‘s hard to have a balanced, nuanced view of the four-year university model. It is often at the forefront of extremely polarized opinions: “College is the remedy for most people. I get it’s expensive…

It’s everywhere now It’s unnecessary, has become far too prevalent, and is a real threat: SMUGNESS. What do I mean by this? Inflammatory internet posts that masquerade as “harmless” or without negative intent and play the victim when they’re met with backlash (or are inciters of excessive outrage). Cocky, know-it-all attitudes…

A deep dive into “the real world” It’s interesting being a fresh college grad. You’ve just finished 4 (give or take) years of your life and it’s time to jump into the “real world”. It has likely been a rollercoaster of craziness, hard work, and rapid growth. Your undergraduate years…

“Fake essays” or not, they’re still pretty damn entertaining The word essay has come to bear somewhat negative connotations. Unless you’re a professional writer or have a job that entails copious amounts of research and writing, then you probably don’t have a particularly positive association with essays. Instead, some of…

What can you REALLY do with 15 or 20 minutes? Lying stagnant under a warm blanket of nothing is initially comfortable and enjoyable. Add a few minutes and…well…it’s suddenly: Boring. Uneventful. Fruitless. Don’t get me wrong though; if I was an astronaut, I’d probably sing a different tune. Floating in…