Mental Models and Me My introduction to mental models came many, many years ago. Still, they became a part of my daily thinking and routines after I read Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie Munger. …

The Elephant in the Room Let’s start by dealing with the elephant in the room — namely death. In the case of my mother, death was both peaceful and merciful. Thankfully, she passed in her sleep, early one morning. That’s the type of exit from this world that so many of us can only dream…

I am a dedicated lifelong learner. Learning is a part of my day-to-day routine, and I consume topic-oriented content via audio, video, and reading throughout my day. How I Pick My Subjects Generally, I pick a few core concepts and then mind map their adjacent topics to give me a broader subject base and scope…

I recently purchased the My Arcade Galaga pocket gaming machine. It not only features one of my favorite classic video games of all time, Galaga, but it also packs in its predecessor Galaxian and Xevious. I can’t tell you how many quarters I have spent playing the original arcade machines…

Florida is a land of surprising contrasts. There’s the beaches that draw tourists from around the world, swamps and alligators, of course, but there’s also desert-like sections, cattle ranches and a diverse offering of flora and fauna. There’s people pushing against the norms with the passion of youth, and a…

I just recently had a birthday, and I thought I’d jot down a few of the things I learned last year, in no particular order. Your mileage and paranoia may vary, of course, but perhaps some of this will make sense, spark something or help you in a time of…

I recently purchased an Anbernic RG351M (the aluminum version of the plastic RG351P with built-in WiFi) Retro Gaming Handheld from Amazon. I am a frequent consumer of retro games and I especially enjoy spending some time playing old arcade and console games. As such, this retro handheld has come highly…

Habitat Needs The Monarch butterfly is a beautiful and important species of North American butterflies. The monarchs migrate to Mexico each winter, where they overwinter in the mountains at elevations above 3,000 feet. In spring, they return northward on their way back home. Milkweed and flowering plants are needed for monarch habitat…

Today, I want to discuss an idea that I call the Execution Spectrum. The spectrum spans the difference between the wantrepreneur and the obsessed maker, with the entrepreneur in the middle. …