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  • The Puzzle of Personal Vision

    If you want to find purpose and direction in life, it’s crucial to start with a deep understanding of yourself. This is a big part of ‘personal leadership.’ I liken…

    10 min read
    The Puzzle of Personal Vision
  • Paradoxical Behaviors and Uninformed Advocacy

    ‘Paradoxical Behaviors and Uninformed Advocacy‘ seems like a weird title, but the truth is that human behavior is often contradictory. We find ourselves endorsing causes, policies, or actions that, upon…

    4 min read
    Paradoxical Behaviors and Uninformed Advocacy
  • Maintaining Regularity on an Omnivore Diet

    I am often asked about regularity and the importance of fiber in the ‘Omnivore Diet’ – questions such as ‘How important is fiber?‘ and ‘What did our ancestors do?‘ Indeed,…

    7 min read
    Maintaining Regularity on an Omnivore Diet
  • The Untapped Potential of Hydrogen Fuel

    Back in 2013, I wrote an article talking about the importance of hydrogen fuel in our future. Indeed, the future of energy is being shaped by clean, sustainable alternatives to…

    8 min read
    The Untapped Potential of Hydrogen Fuel
  • Perception, Perspective, and Accuracy

    Do we want to be ‘right,’ or do we want to be ‘accurate?’ We now live in a world where information flows relentlessly from countless sources, which also means that…

    3 min read
    Perception, Perspective, and Accuracy
  • Procure and Store Water During a Crisis

    In a crisis, access to clean water is one of the most critical concerns for survival. Unlike food, water is not something you can do without for long, and the…

    4 min read
    Procure and Store Water During a Crisis
  • The Coming Battle for Core Values

    What are your core values? Are you willing to defend them? Are you willing to change them if someone you trusted asked you to? Are you willing to compromise them…

    18 min read
    The Coming Battle for Core Values
  • Xylitol: Much More Than Sweet

    Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that has gained popularity as a healthier alternative to regular sugar. Found in small quantities in various fruits and vegetables like berries and…

    3 min read
    Xylitol: Much More Than Sweet
  • The Dangers of Learned Helplessness

    Learned helplessness is a condition in which an individual feels powerless to change or control their situation, even when opportunities for change are available. This phenomenon was first identified by…

    11 min read
    The Dangers of Learned Helplessness
  • Leadership Lessons from the Middle East

    In leadership, the ability to make informed decisions is crucial, as the repercussions of those decisions can ripple across generations. The ongoing challenges in the Middle East are a great…

    8 min read
    Leadership Lessons from the Middle East