Favorite Books Of 2023

Mediocre books plagued 2023. Yet amidst literary tragedy, there were a few saving graces. Empire of Pain by Patrick Raden Keef A skillfully told story about the opioid crisis and the family behind it. Secrets of Sand Hill Road by Scott Kupor How venture capitalists operate and how to best engage them as an entrepreneur….

Moral Dilemma

Like a veil being lifted, life is a journey of discovery. That journey is often uncomfortable entertaining questions like “What does it means to be morally correct?” “Was I in the wrong to do that?” But better to identify shortcomings than to deliberately turn a blind eye to it. Honesty is not without pain. And…

Turbulence

I was on a ski lift when it stopped and the chair had enough flex that it dropped 4 feet. In response, another passengers on the lift exclaimed, “I like when the chairlift drops and turbulence on a plane. It feels like a roller coaster.” This statement was so foreign to me I half expected…

Biographies From The Modern Age

Biographies twenty years ago were informed my a physical paper, interviews, and first hand accounts. In today’s age digital records come into play. Will text messages and social media accounts be used to inform the content?

Joy

A joyful spirit is one that isn’t based on circumstance. It stands as a beacon, a differentiator to the circumstantial ties of happiness. Yet it doesn’t come easily.