I’ve come to realize that growing certain skills are more important than functional skills. Functional skills are great, don’t get me wrong. If you want to grow in a more senior leadership role, there are specific evergreen skills that need to be developed.  After university, I luckily stumbled into digital marketing. It was the early … Continue reading Evergreen Skills →

One of my favorite books of all time is 1984 by George Orwell. The dystopian novel is a terrifying read because it depicts a possible future where privacy and individualism are things of the past, as is free speech and even free thought. The totalitarian state has complete control of its citizens and uses technology … Continue reading 1984 Redux →

This past year was the hardest one of my life. I lost my dear mother-in-law, I had to struggle to keep my small business afloat and was stressed the fuck out from a global pandemic. It was a gut punch in so many ways and I don’t think I’ve fully recovered just yet. At the … Continue reading A year of infamy →

Photo by Tarik Haiga on Unsplash The first time I heard about Bitcoin was in 2012. I was working at Google and I happened to walk into a conversation with a few engineers. They were talking about mining the cryptocurrency and storing it on an external hard drive. I had no clue what they were … Continue reading Bullish on Bitcoin →

Photo by Marc-Olivier Jodoin on Unsplash It finally happened this week. Health Canada announced approval of the vaccine. We’re entering the second half of the story, the recovery. Life hopefully will start getting back to normal for most people. While the pandemic caused a lot of human suffering and misery, there are also many unintended … Continue reading Staring into the mirror →

Photo by Craig Zdanowicz on Unsplash Starting a business, no matter the shape or size, is a lonely endeavour. There is no one else to blame when things go wrong. I didn’t know this feeling myself before starting a small consultancy with two friends. The biggest feeling of dread, particularly in the early days, is … Continue reading Being in the arena →

Photo by Sammie Vasquez on Unsplash Everyone loves the hero’s journey. It’s one of the quintessential stories in western culture. An underdog that beats impossible odds to make it and achieve what was previously unheard of. These stories permeate popular culture and are imminently fascinating. I love reading and learning about break through stories. I … Continue reading Breaking through to the other side →

Photo by camilo jimenez on Unsplash Growing up in the 90s, I distinctly remember this feeling of awe while discovering the internet for the first time. It was a magical experience with endless possibilities. From discovering new people, to learning new things or simply playing video games. It was a fantastic new world. There is … Continue reading The three cohorts of the internet →

Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Unsplash At my job, we work with management teams and help them sort through tough strategic challenges. We are often confronted with the question of whether something is strategic or if it is operational in nature. It is a very common question  and not an easy one to answer. I’ve … Continue reading Strategy vs. Operations →

Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash Being on a mountain is my happy place. Particularly when I’m on my mountain bike, sweating, suffering and having fun. There is a certain purity in the experience that is hard to beat. This sentiment is shared in all outdoor sport cultures. Whether you like hiking, climbing, riding or … Continue reading E-bikes suck →