12 Months. 52 Weeks. 365 Days.8,765 Hours. 525,948 Minutes.31,556,926 Seconds Time. I have an interesting relationship with time in that I track how long I’ve been alive. I use a piece of paper titled “Memento Mori,” which is Latin for “remember that you have to die.” On the paper is 80 years’ worth of weeks,Continue reading “You’re Going to Die. What Are You Gonna Do About It?”
Category Archives: Thoughts
The Gift of Feeling Grateful
Something pretty neat-o happened to me this morning. I was in the middle of my morning workout – lifting weights, relaxing all cool (hoistin’ some dumbbells outside of the school), when I had a moment of clarity: Right then, in that moment, I felt so grateful. I was grateful to be able to get upContinue reading “The Gift of Feeling Grateful”
On the Power of Connecting
Today, I was invited by my roommate to the World’s Biggest Eye Contact Experiment 2017 – Dublin, Ireland. Admittedly, I was a bit hesitant at first (“So you like… stare at people?”), but I figured what the hell? Might as well see what the fuss was all about. Upon arrival, I was told by one of theContinue reading “On the Power of Connecting”
You Are Always on Display
My alarm went off at 4:40 a.m. today. I wanted nothing more than to hit snooze and go back to bed. Despite preparing for an early-morning workout the night before via cooking and packing healthy meals, divvying up supplements, and laying out my clothes, the tempting siren whispered her sleepy song in my ear. ButContinue reading “You Are Always on Display”
The Joy of Giving Back
Today, I volunteered my time at Google helping teach the elderly how to make better use of technology. I was partnered with Anne, a retired lawyer from Dublin, who wanted to learn how to better use Gmail to keep in touch with her daughter, Andrea (and “the gang” – her children) and her other friends. “The reason I didn’tContinue reading “The Joy of Giving Back”
Friends, Family, and Big Rocks
The things I am most grateful for in life are my friends and family. I have been blessed to call a handful of guys my best friends for over a decade. We’ve grown up together, gone to school together, gotten jobs and gone our separate ways yet still religiously stay connected. We’ve shared countless memoriesContinue reading “Friends, Family, and Big Rocks”
Gratitude
I have read three books over the last four days, returning, rather fervently, to my love of reading – a love I’ve nurtured since I was a child. “Gratitude” by Oliver Sacks is the most recent of the three. It provided one of the most arresting passages of the countless I’ve read, written while SacksContinue reading “Gratitude”
What Your Actions Really Mean to Others
Your actions, even little ones, can mean a hell of a lot more than you think they do. Today, I had the privilege of volunteering with elderly members of the Dublin community. The day focused on helping them more effectively use technology. My buddy was Helen. “I need help with my computer,” Helen said, takingContinue reading “What Your Actions Really Mean to Others”
It Doesn’t Matter – Just Do the Work
I had a really tough last week. I’ll spare you the details, but something I worked six months for – something I and several others were certain would happen – didn’t. When I found out, I was incredibly disappointed in myself. I worked really hard, but I came up short. I spent the following daysContinue reading “It Doesn’t Matter – Just Do the Work”
On Hard Truths and Life-Altering Decisions
Recently, I was offered an opportunity to come back to the U.S. and continue working for Google. The job had a lot of great perks. I’d be making more money than I am now.I’d move to a familiar city and have a high quality of life.I’d be closer to my family. I turned it down.Continue reading “On Hard Truths and Life-Altering Decisions”
Ian Estabrook 