Modern Life
Offering a Safe Space
With so many media folks screaming one way or the other about their opinions on “safe spaces” it’s interesting to note that as a society we seem to be losing […]
Writing
Geek Diet
The Joy of Cooking
I’m used to people finding me a bit odd, and being generally surprised about my experiences and abilities, but one thing I’m always baffled by is when folks are shocked […]
Free Range Aspie
Don’t Kiss the Cook
One of the keystone lessons I’ve learned in life is that in order to be successful you have to be around other people. Whether you need advice, are looking for […]
Becoming a Tech Professional
15 Minutes Early
One of the lessons I learned back when I was a security supervisor was why showing up 15 minutes early to your job is so important. Most people think planning […]
Becoming a Tech Professional
Don’t Forget the Work
The funny thing about having a lifestyle business is that you have to actually do the work that gives you the lifestyle. One of the things I love about Failed […]
Becoming a Tech Professional
Creating Time
A big issue for entrepreneurs and most folks in general is finding enough time to do what they need to do. They start the day thinking that they have more […]
Becoming a Tech Professional
Professional Burnout
I turned on the camera a few times last week planning on doing some videos for Failed Normal. I hit the record button and then… just kind of stared at […]
Modern Life
Swapping Digital Addictions
As of Tuesday I have logged out of YouTube for 30 days. Last Friday I learned to love my PS4 by rearranging the setup that I use to play it […]
Modern Life
Overdosing on the Addiction Economy
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about media and how the format in which it is consumed can have a huge impact on the enjoyment of the consumer. For myself […]
Modern Life
No YouTube for 30 Days!
I’ve logged off of YouTube… for 30 days… I feel that I’ve been able to break my YouTube addiction over the past month or so, but due to my using […]
Becoming a Tech Professional
Persistance as a Tech Professional
I purchased a Nintendo Switch on the day it came out. I didn’t buy it because I particularly liked video games, nor did I think I’d spend much time playing […]
Geek Diet
Morning Walks Instead of Watching YouTube
One of the biggest issues I’ve found in breaking addictions is what to replace the addicted action with. It’s easy to stop watching YouTube, the hard part is to figure […]
Startup Life
Going Back Behind the Curtain
I’ve decided to turn off the camera for a bit. Doing videos day in and day out wears on me after a while. There’s a level of excitement and enthusiasm […]