In this moment, one truth arises above all else: Black lives matter. I do not claim to understand the experience of being Black in America. I do, however, claim to care that the experience of being Black (or any skin color, ethnicity, or orientation) in America should bring with it the same rights and privileges…

I believe we humans are far too often guided (and, sadly, irrationally crippled) by fear or by a default setting pointed towards ‘longstanding tradition’ (which often proves baseless).

I’m fascinated with rituals. While habits are defined as “regular tendencies or practices,” rituals represent a higher level activity, “a solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.” Whether or not you realize it, your rituals are part of your secret formula for getting stuff done—and doing it well.…

Thomas Thwaites set out to build a toaster from scratch. (Photo Credit: Daniel Alexander.) I believe everything can be done faster and better, period. If you’ve ever spent time with me you would probably know that.