A quote I appreciate is, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with,” emphasizing the idea that the people you associate with can influence your success, mindset, and overall…
Jan 03, 2025 — Books · Life · Writing
The Puzzle Princess
About a year ago, I wrote a book for our youngest daughter—who is a puzzle master—with the moral of avoiding boredom. A constant phrase in our house is: create more than you consume. I spent…
Doing the Hard Things Makes Everything Else Easier
Between June and December of 2020, I spent 54 hours running 277 rock-and-root-filled miles with an elevation gain of 56,427 feet. Add this to the list of sentences my friends and family would never have…
Battling Social Anxiety and Developing Mental Fortitude
It’s baffling to me that something as fundamental as speaking can be so difficult at times. I’ve struggled with this for 16+ years after having a scarring experience in college where I legitimately lost my…
Aug 13, 2020 — Free · Photography · Resources
Where to Find the Best Free Stock Photos (Updated for 2025)
Finding free images to use in personal or commercial work has never been easier, thanks to a growing number of stock photo websites. Better yet, the photos I have been finding are surprisingly high quality…
May 18, 2020 — Advice · Photography
Always Invest in Yourself
In 2011, I bought my first DSLR on a whim. It was the first equipment purchase I ever made that didn’t have a direct purpose for my business (yet). The first thing I photographed was…
May 11, 2020 — Advice · Inspiration
The World Runs on Hard Work
Social media bombards us with picture-perfect status updates from internet success stories everywhere (or so it appears). Most of these “influencers” tell us to follow our passion above all else, usually with an included Steve…
May 07, 2020 — Automotive
Questions and Curiosities about Tesla
Autonomous vehicles are the future, regardless of your stance on their development. Tesla is clearly the leader and is the center of my questions. As a gearhead more familiar with computerless, carburetor engines, I know…
May 04, 2020 — Advice · Management · Work
Early Lessons on Being a Manager
As my work has evolved, I’ve shifted from being a solo freelancer to managing a small team. While I have plenty more to learn, here are my takeaways in this new role so far. Honest…
Sep 26, 2018 — Personal Projects · Photography · Videography
Free Nature Stock Videos
Almost 4 years ago, I created Free Nature Stock Photos and have shared over 1,360+ photos since then. I’ve received lots of thankful messages, had the opportunity to improve my photography with practice, and currently…