Several years ago, I was exposed to some hard truths:
My ultimate goal is to make a positive contribution toward fixing this growing problem.
I never thought I’d find myself so focused on an idea as flowery as “happiness.” I’m a political scientist by training. You might have noticed that good feels aren’t our bread and butter.
On top of that, the self-help space always seemed divided between two factions: those who trivialize happiness and those who expect you to be a philosopher king to find it.
Today, after years of writing, I have a new truth to report: Each one of us has the potential to be happy. In fact, we’re hardwired for it.
Happy is the destination to which all roads lead back. (Unless you’re looking for Happy, TX. That’s off I-27.)
Best of all, it’s both achievable and practical.
How my work will benefit you
Through countless hours of reading and writing, I’ve learned that explaining things to people does nothing for them. Simply put, the best version of yourself can’t be found in a book or podcast.
Real, lasting change leans on actionable steps, helpful tools, and examples you can follow. In this sport, daily practice is as important as the game of life itself. Maybe more.
To help as many people as possible, my work focuses on…
I look for wisdom from all corners of society, both today and historically.
Academics. Philosophers. Clinical psychologists. Neuro-scientists. Habit experts. Social theorists. Athletes. Daredevils. The living and the dead. I learn and borrow from all of them.
Seneca, Viktor Frankl, and Mike Tyson will be quoted in the same article. You’ll find serious paragraphs that abruptly end with an (often vain) attempt at humor.
My hope is that you’ll be, in every sense, uplifted. That each new tidbit becomes a new layer of knowledge toward a happier life. Can every problem be addressed here? Certainly not. But I’ve worked hard to make it a good place to start.
Dive into the articles when you have time. Most of all, thanks for whatever attention you put into my work. I know it’s a valuable resource.
More about me
Here’s a few other details on my professional and personal life:
Academic Background:
Writing & Teaching:
Personal Life:
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