Author: Geoffrey Hale
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Should I?
I should but I don’t want to.I want to but I shouldn’t. We often find ourselves in a false dilemma of whether we should do something that we want to but know we shouldn’t, or know that we should but don’t want to. If you should, you should. You already know.If you shouldn’t, you shouldn’t.…
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Comfort vs Change
Familiar is not necessarily right.Unfamiliar is not necessarily wrong. Newer is not always better,And the grass is not always greener. A bird in handIs worth two in the bush. It can be easy to stick to what we know, habits and familiar routines. The unfamiliar can feel strange, new and exciting, intimidating or frightening or…
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The Mind
The mind is a great tool.It’s a terrible place to live. Thinking is useful for solving problems.Your life and future are not problems. Everything that could have been a meaningful experiencecan be invalidated by the infinite judgment of your mind. If you think too much, you can be miserable.Spend more of your time living constructively…
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Sunday Ritual
I’ve adopted Sundays as an opportunity to live ideally and rebalance my week. It’s been fun and meaningful to consider what that means to me and practice with friends. Every Sunday, we gather together in person, turn off our phones, and enjoy quality time. We reconnect with each other in the real world. We share…
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Private Journaling
Writing and private journaling have been recommended by many experts for many different outcomes. A private journal can be a secure, judgment-free space to process emotions, reduce stress, and boost self-awareness without fear of judgment I used to journal online at 750words.com but then it become pay-to-play. I was an ambitious young software developer so…
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January 2026
I turned 40. I have less advice than ever. Maybe that’s wisdom. I may have less advice than ever, but perhaps it’s more accurate and meaningful. It can seem like nothing I’ve done has ever been worth it. There may be only a small failure in that perspective. I’ve always known there was no objective…