Essays
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Thoughts on software, productivity, and the slow work of figuring out how to live well.
Startup Failure - Why I Left My Startup
The difficult decision to leave the startup I founded through Founder Institute Montreal—lessons learned about co-founder dynamics, market timing, and knowing when to walk away.
Why Positive Constraints Are So Valuable
I haven't managed to write nearly as much as I'd hoped for the past several months, but for good reason. After Techstars finished, I did a bit of traveling to visit some friends in Europe, and then headed back home to Nova Scotia. I ended up staying longer than planned - it's difficult to leave Nova Scotia in the summer (check out this video to see what I mean). Ultimately though, it was one of the best summers in recent memory.
Why You Should be Buying Solar for Your Home (2018 Update)
Solar prices have dropped, new incentives are available, and it makes more sense to install solar than ever. Just how much sense? In this post I examine the payback period of installing solar panels in the Canadian climate, and provide tools to calculate the cost for your own situation and location.
Writing and Stuff
The first post on my blog! This explains a bit about what I'd like to accomplish in my writing here.
20 Rules to Make Travel Better (For You and Others)
Traveling can be stressful. After spending a lot of time traveling, here is my list of 20 things you can do to make your life, and the life of those around you, easier.
Camping in Scotland
Video, itinerary and details from my recent trip hiking and camping in Scotland with my two brothers.
Fighting Anxiety – How to Cope When Feeling Overwhelmed
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed happens to everyone at some point. This article outlines the three principles I return to when I feel overwhelmed, and the strategies I use to truly internalize the principles.
FightCamp (Home Boxing Workouts) Review
Learn about FightCamp, the “Peloton of boxing” and their home boxing workouts. This review covers the equipment, the app, and the overall system as a method of staying fit, including video of me attempting to box.
How to Communicate Effectively
Effective communication is important for every aspect of life. Here are two communication techniques I’ve learned that have proven to be exceptionally useful.
How to Read a Book
Learning and applying knowledge from books doesn’t happen automatically. This article outlines how to make the most of the books you read.
Lean Systems - My Next Project
I've joined a new startup called Lean Systems (as of September)! I'm super excited about the project, in which I'm now a cofounder, and the last few months since joining have been awesome. I wanted to share a bit about the company, as well as my thought process in selecting a new challenge following my time as an Associate with Techstars Boston (Spring 2016).
New York to Nova Scotia (Video)
The complete video, itinerary, and lessons from our 5-day boat trip from New York to Nova Scotia—including stops, challenges, and what we'd do differently next time.