Practical advice for everyday life
Dear E & V, Despite the title I promise you this is not some new age BS. This is about a basic fact of reality that will make your life easier if you can understand it: There is no separation between you and the outside world other than that which exists in your mind. An…
“A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world.” —JOHN LE CARRÉ It is an unfortunate consequence of unquestioning assumptions that millions of people across the world spend their working lives in conditions that are not ideal for their health and wellbeing. While there are many forms of work that have their…
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Dear E & V, #zebrasaresuffering #lionsaremurderers #boycottlions I hope for your sake and the sake of society, no one uses hashtags by the time you’re old enough to understand their use. The use of hashtags is the modern manifestation of today’s behavior-to-be-avoided-if-you-are-a-virtuous-person: virtue signalling. Virtue signalling — like its sibling wealth signaling — is a…
Dear E & V, It’s been over a month now since your Grandpa died, and a few months since I’ve last written to you. I’ve struggled to find the motivation to write these letters because I’ve been battling a sense of despair with my current career path; Grandpa’s death has motivated me to find ways…
Dear E & V, One of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make — if you choose to do so — is your home. In our society, buying a home is a sign of adulthood. If you do it right, it can be an investment and can produce a steady stream of income. If you…
Dear E & V, At one point in my life I wanted nothing more than to study philosophy. I was about 22 which, as you’ll find out, is a ripe age for your first identity crisis. I went so far as to get a Masters degree in it with the initial thought that I would…
Dear E & V, Take a look at this list of post titles from Reddit’s job forum… “What the hell do I do with my life? Just graduated?” “When should I reach back out to a hiring manager about my interview status?” “Is it a bad sign if a company re-lists a job online after…
Dear E & V, Quantity is for chumps. As you grow up, you’ll probably notice that I wear the same pair of shoes for about 5 years before I throw them out. I would rather spend $100 on a pair of shoes that will last me five years than a pair of $30 shoes that…
Dear E & V, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL. For everything. For everyone. The good and the “bad”. Right now I’m grateful that your Grandpa is my father. He is my hero. He is struggling with a terminal brain cancer which is causing him to lose his ability to speak and remember things. He is…
Dear E & V, One of the interesting parts about marriage is that the longer you live with someone and intertwine your life with theirs, the more you expect them to be psychic to your needs. I expect your mother to know that I will still need help changing your poopy diapers because I’m incapable…
