The Desire to Be More

We have so little time. Often, I am struck by the insignificance of all that I am, and all that I have done. Struck by a desire to be more, do more, change more. A desire that all too often is unfulfilled. Is it fuelled by ego? If so it should be quelled. Is it a legitimate desire to change the world for the better? Perhaps “being more” is a means to an end - by being more, I can do more, and therein lies the meaning....

May 26, 2018 · 1 min · 158 words · bear

The Next Step

As life beats down upon a man, tearing at his resolve. The most important step a man can take is the next one. Not the first step on the journey. Always the next one. The journey is the goal. This idea was articulated in Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson, and resonated so deeply that it bears sharing.

April 8, 2018 · 1 min · 56 words · bear

Indulgence and Comfort

Something I’m pondering lately: When is it OK to step back, eat some biscuits, and just chill? I’ve never really found the answer. Some options include: Whenever it is necessary to optimise overall work capacity Never. Indulgence and comfort are for people who don’t want to get stuff done. Any time you deserve it None of the options work well. Optimising overall throughput and work capacity would require a person to understand their capacity as compared to current load, and be able to evaluate their own potential....

April 2, 2018 · 1 min · 116 words · bear

Expanding Creativity

I made a thing. Expanding Creativity is the fastest way for you to unlock huge portions of your creative potential, to let you make a dent in the world. The guide is split into short chapters, each finishing with a task to complete. These tasks are designed to be completed periodically, not as one-off performances. Each task is chosen specifically to engage and challenge the bits of your brain you’ll need to unfold yourself and take part in furthering the Collective Creative Canvas of humankind....

November 12, 2017 · 1 min · 201 words · bear

MAMAMOVE - postpartum training program

Mamamove.dk was a 4 week postpartum training program developed as part of a school project, but then taken slightly further into IRL execution. The market for postpartum training was/is very underserved, and the solutions on the market were all positioned as a way to look good “for him” again. It seemed there was an opportuntiy for better service of the market, and wrapped in a “for you” position, focused much more on feeling great and strong....

March 15, 2017 · 1 min · 203 words · bear