The Salt Shaker Theory

Ah, narcissists. Checking themselves out in every reflective surface they walk by. But here’s the thing: Narcissism is way more complex and, quite frankly, way more annoying than that.

There’s a curmudgeonly joy in stories where millionaires go on a year-long splurge, only to end up exactly where they were before they won the lottery. Roger is back at his desk, with his Honda Civic parked outside.

There are very few things that matter—and even fewer that I am actually in control of. Letting go of the uncontrollable is one of the single greatest unlocks for life.

What I’d like to see is a world where enough resources are invested in art to create hundreds of “Piazza d’Italias”: interesting things that don’t have to justify themselves in terms of profits or even the interest of the public.

Information feels more accessible than ever, but the ways we store data are surprisingly fragile. Can we save anything forever?

Tired of staring at a blank page, struggling to find the right words? Say goodbye to the frustration of content creation and hello to more time doing what you love with who you love.