Jul 31, 2015 | Writing Practice
I’m not writing as much as I’d like. Part of it is intentional – I joined a startup a few months ago, and I made a commitment to myself that I’d focus on my new job and keep my energy streamlined, so I wouldn’t get burned out. I did that. But...
Jul 25, 2015 | How People Work
In high school I worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I had a few close encounters — just a few feet from me, below my line of sight, a 6-year old began to drown in four feet of water. Her toes barely skimmed the floor of the pool, and her arms fluttered up and...