Why defining your fears might be more important than defining your goals—a Stoic approach to overcoming paralysis and taking action Fear-setting helps us confront and overcome the psychological barriers that prevent meaningful action In his thought-provoking TED Talk, Tim Ferriss asks a question that challenges conventional wisdom about success and achievement: Could defining your fears be more important than defining your goals? As someone who's recently begun reading his book The 4-Hour Workweek, I find...
Tag: Patio
Jeremy and the Baby Bird
My son and I have been having lots of fun with the baby birds that decided to call our front patio home. We come home, and he first looks for our dog in the window and next the bird's nest above the front door. I blogged last week about the birds who were growing fast and making a big mess of the front patio in the process. A few days ago I noticed two of...
The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less by Barry Schwartz
Why having more options often leads to less happiness and what we can do about it Barry Schwartz's groundbreaking research reveals how too many choices can lead to decision paralysis In our modern world, freedom of choice is considered one of our most fundamental values. We celebrate the ability to choose from an ever-expanding array of options in every aspect of life – from consumer products to career paths, from healthcare plans to retirement investments,...
Tapout: From Blood Sport To Big Time

Tapout's founders revolutionized MMA merchandising and helped legitimize the sport In the world of mixed martial arts, few brands have had as significant an impact as Tapout. What began as a humble operation selling t-shirts from the trunk of a car evolved into a multi-million dollar empire that helped legitimize and popularize MMA across the globe. Founded in 1997 by Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. and Dan "Punkass" Caldwell in San Bernardino, California, Tapout emerged during...
San Francisco Pictures
Lana and I walked everywhere in San Francisco yesterday for our anniversary. We tried to get iPhones at the Apple Store, but our contract isn't up until December. Pulled up my website from the iPhones we were playing around with in the store and watched a Tyler video I was telling Lana about on the BART ride into the city, which was fun. We walked down to the Ferry Building because we hadn't been inside...




