Patch Note 24.071125

Dusting off the ruins of my past, to become an archaeologist of my life.

Work has been beating me down recently. This week has just been mentally taxing. All of these asks are coming down the pipeline and they are funneled to me. I am getting all of this responsibility which is cool, but it has been eating away at me. A lot of unnecessary stress. Burnout is on the horizon.

Now when I think about it, the rubble has been starting to collect. I have been using vices to subside the exhaustion. The dust is settling and I can see there is gold. There is treasure beyond measure.

Life offers its own feedback:

Off the cuff... | 7.11.25

A Shepherds Monologue

I’ve spent my life feeling misunderstood, chasing solitude, and resisting the current. Now, I’m learning to embrace the journey—pursuing meaning over material, dreams over doubt. Writing, once my weakness, grounds me. I’m not perfect, but I’m trying. Diamonds form under pressure, and I’m finally starting to shine through the cracks.

Off the cuff... | 7.04.25

Coaches Don't Play

I’ve been wrestling with my own stubbornness—only accepting advice I like, often acting out of pride or spite. But real growth comes from considering other perspectives, especially from people who care. Coaches don’t play, but they see clearly. Their advice often lands later—when we’re finally ready to listen.