some folks mis-use “investing in myself” to justify new shoes or vacation. while increased happiness is certainly worth paying for, i struggle to brand them “investments” given they lack long-term ROI. my definition: personal investment…
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Introducing South of Market
the first time i went to san francisco was november 7, 2013. a few days before, my boss offered to send me to the growth hackers conference if i could find a cheap flight. this was my first…
ryan goes to the studio
i spent last week in Atlanta, recording my new album at Spotlight. the album’s name? South of Market. there are 6 songs on the EP, including one you were forced to listen to as a child. we…
when people say “you’ve changed”
with celebrity comes the propensity to reinvent yourself. if i become famous, would i still… talk to ____? care about ____? eat at ____? it’s probably true that some people, upon achieving higher social or economic status,…
i’m retiring
“you are the youngest person i know who retired.” –arnold, still working last week, at 26 years old, i retired. never, ever, ever again will i fill out a W-4. or get free health insurance….