Category: Brainwaves

I’m traveling home from a work trip, and something my coworkers and I often discuss is the variety of work cultures within our company. While we all work for the same organization, I’ve noticed that the culture can differ a lot from team to team. Some teams feel collaborative, with members forming real friendships, while… Read more

While eating lunch with friends after a beach volleyball tournament (we won!), I found myself wondering: how good could I have been at volleyball if I’d focused on it exclusively as a kid? I’ve had similar thoughts about lacrosse, which I only started playing in eighth grade but ended up making my main sport in… Read more

I wanted to try something a little different with this newsletter. Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about gut health on various podcasts, and I thought it might be interesting to dive deeper into the topic, do some research, and summarize my findings for you. Let me know if you like this type of content… Read more

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying about being the average of your top five friends. I think there’s some truth to that, but what I’ve noticed about the people I think are cool is that they have a lot of people they can call on to do the things they enjoy. They’re often surrounded by… Read more

Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about how to keep my body in good shape for the long term, so I can stay active as I get older. Most of the things I enjoy doing involve physical activity, so it’s important that I take care of my body. I’m grateful that there’s so much research… Read more

In this newsletter, I want to share something that’s been on my mind lately and get your thoughts. I’ve talked before about how I try to spend money on experiences, but one thing I’ve been struggling with is not having enough time off from work to take all the trips I want. I know some… Read more

In this letter, I want to share my thoughts on being part of a team and leading one. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to be a good teammate, particularly in the workplace. That got me thinking about all the other teams I’ve been a part of. Having played a lot of sports,… Read more

In this newsletter, I want to explore human perception of time. Based on my observations, I also have some suggestions on how to spend time in ways that make life feel longer. I believe we perceive time both in the moment and when we reflect on our past. In the moment, time seems to fly… Read more

In a world where you have the freedom to pursue whatever you want (as discussed in a past edition), deciding which skills and knowledge to focus on can feel overwhelming. With only so much time in a lifetime and countless possibilities—becoming an engineer, pursuing acting, mastering a musical instrument, or diving into a niche hobby—how do… Read more

I’m currently on a trip with some of my good friends from high school, which got me thinking about how I make friends and grow closer to people. Proximity is a big factor, but it can’t be the only one. I’m closest to the people I spend the most time with, yet throughout high school,… Read more