Welcome!

I write about creating systems to sustainably grow our impact on the world. Under that umbrella, this site covers a wide range of topics, which boil down to these core principles:

🤝 We can change our culture by leading it in a better direction.

🔎 Our work is better when we systematically understand how the world functions through both a humanities and scientific lens.

📖 Changing the stories we tell ourselves and others is a powerful way to initiate the change we seek.

📈 Social progress often occurs at the intersection of art and technology, because technology enables art, and art pushes technology forward.

⚪️ Simple is better than complex because it's more sustainable.

🧠 We are more effective when we shape our perspectives through mental models and challenge our intuition through quantitative reasoning.

🔨 When creating something, work smarter not harder to make it good enough, then iterate to make it great.

❤️ Eliminate distractions to free up space for the more meaningful things in life, like your relationships with others and yourself.

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You can view the most recent posts here, or browse by topic.

Or, start with a few of my favorites:

Systems Thinking
Topic: 🤯 Mental Models
If I could teach my younger self one thing, it would be this: If you’re trying to make a sustainable change in yourself or the world, you need a system for doing so.

Imposter Syndrome
Topic: 📖 Storytelling
If being the first man to walk on the moon isn't enough to silence self-doubt, then perhaps it's a universal experience.

Death Will Tremble
Topic: ❤️ Relationships
Most hotels don't have a graveyard on their front lawn. But if you visit the Oceanic Hotel on Star Island, you'll find one there.

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About Me

I'm a growth marketer at OpenPhone, and in my free time, I enjoy running, biking, reading, and hosting dinner parties.

Sometimes I play the violin with my foot. Here's my appearance on season 2 of ABC's The Gong Show:

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