“The question isn’t, ‘Is the mirror alive?’ The real question is, ‘Are we?’ If we lose touch with our own humanity, the AI mirror will reflect only our shallowness. Reclaim the humanities. Read deeply. Be your own mirror.” Continue reading The Magic Mirror and the Lost Humanities
The results were remarkable. Productivity stayed the same or improved across nearly every context. Employees reported lower stress, less burnout, and better work-life balance. Overtime, sick days, and workplace conflicts declined. Continue reading The Quiet Revolution: How the World Is Already Proving Shorter Workweeks Work
That’s when I realized: the problem isn’t people failing to be resilient enough. The problem is the system itself. I’d been playing defense when I should be playing offense, trying to protect my team from forces I should be fighting to change. Continue reading From Islands to Archipelagos: Why Building One Good Company Isn’t Enough
What strikes me most isn’t the vacation itself—it’s the rhythm. People move slowly. Families linger. There’s no rush for the next thing, no anxiety about “lost productivity.” Continue reading A Time Rich Future
Looking back, I wonder if my dad lived in a slow-burning panic for decades—rarely joyful, always working, holding everything tight inside. To us kids, he seemed distant, tired, and distracted. Continue reading My Father’s Panic—and Why I’m Writing Twenty Five Hours
The numbers back it up. By 2023, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults were receiving mental health treatment—most of it prescriptions. Research shows longer hours and higher workloads directly correlate with higher rates of anxiety and depression. Continue reading Why Wellness Programs Won’t Save Us From What’s Coming
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