For the longest time, I was a digital organization devotee. My phone and laptop were filled with productivity apps that pinged, reminded, and alerted me about tasks and events happening right now. These tools were excellent at keeping me on track with immediate responsibilities. However, I kept finding myself caught off guard by upcoming obligations. Despite having everything digitally recorded, I lacked an effective way to look ahead and prepare for what was coming. I needed a system that would help me plan my day, week, and month so that I’d always be aware of obligations ahead of time. So six months ago, I decided to try Bullet Journaling to boost my productivity – and it changed everything.
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The first couple of months of 2025 weren’t my best as a runner. Between bad weather, some nagging respiratory issues, and just general life stuff, I found myself in a bit of a slump. And if you’ve ever been in a running slump, you know how frustrating it can be. You lose momentum, your motivation dips, and before you know it, lacing up your shoes feels like a chore. Whenever I find myself in this situation, I know that structure is the key to getting back on track. I do best when I have a goal and a solid plan to help me reach it. So, I decided to do something a little different this time—I turned to ChatGPT to help me develop a training plan. Here’s how it went.
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I had a great run this morning, and I want to tell you about it. It wasn’t my fastest or longest run ever, but it was significant improvement over my recent trend. Lately I have been in a bit of a running slump and today’s run delivered some much needed encouragement.
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Before 2020, I was only a casual runner. I always liked the idea of running more than the act of running. Last year (2019) I logged about 100 miles, but I was terribly inconsistent. But, I resolved to become a better runner in 2020, and here is my year in running.
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There is no shortage of resources online extolling the virtues of journaling. Studies have shown that journaling can improve productivity, creativity and communication skills. People who journal daily also report reduced stress and anxiety. A journal is a private place to examine emotions, solve problems and clarify goals. Last year I challenged myself to journal every day, and here is what I learned from 600 days of journaling.
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We are living through a very strange and profound moment in our history. The last 3-4 months have been an absolute whirlwind. In addition to the social unrest across the country over the past few weeks, we are still in the midst of a global pandemic. As COVID-19 began rapidly spreading across the United States in mid-March, I felt compelled to document how it impacted ordinary people. However, social distancing protocols prevented me from creating a documentary in the traditional sense (like this film I made last year). This is how I made a documentary during a pandemic.
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I recently stepped out of my comfort zone to make a short film about a story that has captured the attention of my city. It took a lot of courage on my part to make it happen. I had to get uncomfortable, and the payoff has been amazing. This is the story behind my Cecily King documentary, You Are Enough.
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