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Thoughts on software, productivity, and the slow work of figuring out how to live well.
Lunenburg's utility upgrades should unlock housing, not delay it
Lunenburg is spending nearly $21 million on its electric system. Residents should be able to see where that investment—and other utility work—will make new homes possible.
Lunenburg paused Blockhouse Hill. Now it needs a plan to restart it
Infrastructure was a legitimate reason not to sell Blockhouse Hill in 2025. It is not a reason to leave a promising housing site in limbo.
Robert Greene Books in Order: Which One Should You Read First?
Robert Greene's books in publication order, my ratings for the six I've read, and a practical guide to choosing which one to read first.
How housing could help make Blockhouse Hill in Lunenburg better
A public agreement could let new homes help pay for a better, more accessible Blockhouse Hill while protecting its views and history.
Lunenburg Needs Parking Reform, Not Parking Panic
Parking is a real problem in Lunenburg. But requiring every new building to solve it on-site is the wrong answer for a historic town.
The housing fight Lunenburg keeps losing
A researched argument for how Lunenburg can protect its heritage, grow its tax base, and make housing more affordable by building more homes.
Best Business Books for Founders: 9 That Actually Changed How I Build
Not a generic "best business books" list — 9 I’ve actually read, ranked by how often I still come back to them, with who each one is for.
Best Books on Habits: 9 That Actually Changed How I Build Them
Best books on habits, grouped by mechanism (identity, environment, discipline) — 9 I've actually read, with who each is for.
Best Books for Career Growth: 8 That Actually Changed How I Think About Work
Best books for career growth: 8 I've actually read, organized by career moment, with who each one is for.
Best Books on Leadership: 7 That Actually Changed How I Lead
My honest picks for the best books on leadership — 7 I’ve actually read, grouped by power, ownership, and people.
Best Books on Productivity: 9 That Actually Changed How I Work
My honest picks for the best books on productivity — 9 I've read and actually used, grouped by what they fix.
Best Books on Psychology: 8 That Actually Changed How I Think
Eight best books on psychology I've actually read, grouped by what they explain: your own mind, other people, and how you decide.