The archive

Every essay, in order.

Weekly writing on commerce, capital, and the 90%.

Feb 10, 2022

38/40 - Prodigal Son Vibes

In 1998, I visited my first foreign country, Peru. I was traveling with my Dad and a couple from church

Feb 10, 2022

37/40 - Untapped Genius

There are some themes that you uncover in life and can never look away from. Discovering the untold opportunity in

Feb 10, 2022

36/40 - Afraid Of Being An Old Dad

When I was in 6th grade, someone asked me, "What do you want to be when you grow up?

Feb 10, 2022

35/40 - The Second Best Way To Wake Up

The first time I went was a turning point to say the least. It went from something I'd

Feb 10, 2022

34/40 - How Quickly Things Change

It was the best of times and then it was the worst of times, literally all within 18 months. When

Feb 9, 2022

33/40 - Hustle Standard Time

Shortly after moving to NYC, I became an addict. While I'd dabbled in Dallas, moving to NYC put

Feb 9, 2022

Make Room Meet-Up #1 Recap

Feb 9, 2022

32/40 - Networking Franchises

Moving to the biggest city in the country surrounded by all the other people determined to make it in the

Feb 8, 2022

What Is The Cost of Curiosity?

Plus dial-in instructions for tonight!

Feb 8, 2022

31/40 - My Love Affair with NYC

While living in Dallas, I watched all six seasons of Sex In The City and was obsessed with one of

Feb 7, 2022

30/40 - Optionality Is Wealth

Before I went all-in on my first startup experience, I had the unique pleasure of selling access to Warren Buffett&

Feb 6, 2022

29/40 - Breaking "Bad"

Two events happened around the same time in my mid-twenties that upon reflection were two of the most important moments