The Year of 2015: No Excuses

2015: No Excuses. So many cliches with this one, but where there is a reason I want to follow through; If not, I want to let it go. No room for the ‘I shoulds’ and the self-deprecation that follows. 2014: Trust More 2013: Not for not 2012: Don’t assume 2011: Be Intentional Continue reading →

Read it: ‘The Butterfly Hunter’

[from December 22, 2013] I always judge books by their cover. Just like I judge wine by its label and coffee by its packaging. I read ‘The Butterfly Hunter: Adventures of People Who Found Their True Calling Way Off the Beaten Path’ based on its cover. It caught my eye (white space, modern classic font … Continue reading →

July 15, 2013: Studio Living Love Affair

[… June 23, 2013: Beyond the coffee bar, my month of subletting in Glen Park, where I work, is coming to an end and I am moving to downtown SF next week. I will no longer be able to trot downhill and will need to ride public transportation, but I look forward to walking through … Continue reading →

Read it: ‘Raising the Bar – The Story of Clif Bar, Inc.’ by Gary Erickson

I was exploring Valencia Street a few weekends ago when I came across a bin of used books outside Dog Eared Books. Looking for something inspirational and/or educational, ‘Raising the Bar – The Story of Clif Bar Inc.’ caught my attention. I wasn’t sure how fluffy it would be about biking riding and business ideals, … Continue reading →

Latte [H]art

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Museum Tuesday in San Francisco

Given my unique schedule, I had the first Tuesday of July off, which was also free museum Tuesday at the de Young and Legion of Honor museums. I had been to part of the de Young a few weekends prior (Sfera #2 post) so I had an idea of what to expect, but I didn’t … Continue reading →

June 23, 2013: Grinding and Pouring

My walk to work each morning is great. It is downhill and effortless and just early enough (6:45 am) that I could (and kind of do) walk down the middle of the street. Stepping into the grocery store and calling it work still makes me laugh on occasion, but getting to make and serve coffee … Continue reading →

The Surfer’s Guide to Taking Risks | 99u |Srinivas Rao

I’m so excited about this article. I immediately sent it to my dad and brother, who are also surfers. (once a surfer, always a surfer, right?!) I love surfing and ocean metaphors – one I use to describe my time and effort investment and decision making is the need to match the speed of your paddle … Continue reading →

The Emotional Adventure of Leadership | Harvard Business Review |Peter Bregman

“One of the defining characteristics of strong leaders is their ability to endure uncertainty and ambiguity. They are willing to move through shame and embarrassment and anxiety and fear. Those are the feelings of leadership as much as courage and persistence and faith. In fact, it’s because those feelings are ever-present that we need courage … Continue reading →

Uncertainty, Innovation, and the Alchemy of Fear | 99u | Jonathan Fields

“So, what do you do if you’ve been put upon the planet with an insatiable jones to create, but not the ability to handle the potential angst that goes along with leaning into the unknown?” I am so glad this article was shared with me and I come back to it often. Most importantly, it … Continue reading →