I was recently watching a video on Facebook about the history of the Panama Canal. On the surface, it looked legit. Professional narration. Historic photos. Confident tone. Lots of “facts.” But a couple of things didn’t sit right. Some of the conclusions being drawn didn’t line up with what I

Here’s How I’m Actually Doing It. A few days ago, I wrote a post called Make 2026 Your B*tch. It wasn’t subtle. It wasn’t gentle. And it definitely wasn’t for everyone. That post was about deciding—deciding that this year wouldn’t just happen to you. That you wouldn’t drift, doomscroll, overcommit,

Let’s get something straight right out of the gate. 2026 doesn’t owe you a damn thing. It’s not going to be easier just because you’re tired. It’s not going to slow down because you’re overwhelmed. It’s not going to wait until you feel “ready.” If you drift, 2026 will absolutely

Every Christmas, people talk about peace, joy, giving, gratitude… all the good stuff. Meanwhile, the criminals are rubbing their hands together like it’s their holiday. Because for them? It is. The truth is simple and uncomfortable: The holiday season is the Super Bowl for scammers, thieves, and every flavor of

We should always strive for unity, but not conformity. That line’s been bouncing around in my head lately. Maybe it’s age. Maybe it’s experience. Maybe it’s watching the world tear itself apart over every tiny disagreement while pretending it’s “progress.” Whatever it is, I’ve learned this: Unity makes us stronger.

You’ve heard the saying before: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” I think these days it’s paved with convenience. We’ve built a world obsessed with making everything easier, faster, and more comfortable—and it’s slowly killing us. Not in the dramatic, apocalyptic way movies show, but in small,