Happily Misfit

13/04/2017

This I look at the similarities between bouldering and the path of life.

http://happilymisfit.com/2017/04/13/bouldering-the-path-of-life/

17/02/2017

Time as a Perspective (warning: science and philosophy ahead)

One of the more enjoyable posts I've written in awhile. My fellow engineers and philosophy nuts should read.



http://happilymisfit.com/2017/02/17/time-as-a-perspective-warning-science-and-philosophy-ahead/

A few weeks ago I had a thought while writing a post: Changing your perspective of an object does nothing to change its nature, but can profoundly change yours. As I contemplate this thought deeper…

10/02/2017

Equality and determining worth

Arguing for the sake of arguing has always baffled me. Attempting to understand an opposing viewpoint is so much more intriguing and rewarding - albeit challenging. I'd love to hear opinions on this post...even if they oppose mine.



http://happilymisfit.com/2017/02/10/equality-and-determining-worth/

Social media has been tumultuous the last few months, to say the least, given the current state of the political world. Everyone has an opinion…and there’s always an opposing view. No matter …

05/01/2017

Holidays, slingshots, and starting over.

http://happilymisfit.com/2017/01/05/holidays-slingshots-and-starting-over/

Howdy friends, how are you? It’s been a few months. Two months, actually, since my last post. In that post, I wrote about plans to spend the month of November focusing on my health and wellbe…

03/11/2016

Movember: One Manly Cause

I plan to spend the entirety of November focusing on my health. I plan to spend the majority of the month (with the exception of a few obligations) in nature. I'll be working on my grandfather's cabin, hiking our land, napping in a hammock on top of a k**b, contemplating life's finer qualities…All while growing my beard. Read the article below to find out why.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/11/03/movember-one-manly-cause/

It’s November. Which means a plethora of thanks, food, family, and…bearded faces. Ah, the joys of spending an entire month unshaven. Three years ago, I started growing a beard for the cause, …

20/10/2016

A Thought Provoking Request

For , I'd like to hear what has provoked some positive thoughts in your life recently.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/10/20/a-thought-provoking-request/

I usually start by spending some time on social media and looking through emails to mine for inspiration. I search for anything that sparks my interest and makes me think …

29/09/2016

Black or White?

This week's discusses the dangers of categorization.
http://happilymisfit.com/2016/09/29/black-or-white/

Have you ever met someone that had an exceptionally high level of certainty about everything? I feel like you often see these types of people on the news and on social media. They take a scenario a…

22/09/2016

Finite Lives: Hire what matters

This week's discusses how we manage our finite lives.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/09/22/finite-lives-hire-what-matters/

I read an interesting article the other day about business plans and how we need to stop using them. At one point it says, “Before you can ask a customer to hire your product, you have to und…

15/09/2016

A Somber Remembrance

This week's is about how humbling life can be.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/09/15/a-somber-remembrance/

This weekend we had a going away party for a good friend traveling back home to the U.K., and party we did. This resulted in one of the more agonizing Sundays I’ve had in a while – a su…

08/09/2016

Love and inspiration, found in the ruins of forgotten pastimes

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/09/08/love-and-inspiration-found-in-the-ruins-of-forgotten-pastimes/

With the sporadic free time that comes with starting a business, I have dabbled a bit in some of my favorite pastimes from my childhood. With the obligations that come with adulthood, it’s ea…

01/09/2016

Conformity – necessary or evil?

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/09/01/conformity-necessary-or-evil/

I watched this video the other day and it made me think a lot about conformity. It seems in the video that we’re hardwired to conform. I think that is very likely for the majority of us, in t…

25/08/2016

America, the GOAT (NSFW language)

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/08/25/america-the-goat/

In the wake of our complete domination at the 2016 Olympic Games, it brought up something that has been on my mind a bit lately. Make America Great Again? That statement implies that America is not…

18/08/2016

A guide to asking better questions

This week's is about asking better questions.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/08/18/a-guide-to-asking-better-questions/

A few months back I attended a leadership discussion with established and aspiring leaders in the Indianapolis area. It was a lively discussion in which everyone in the room participated and benefi…

11/08/2016

A foreign perspective on Americans

discusses whether or not Americans are genuine.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/08/11/a-foreign-perspective-on-americans/

This past weekend I spent a night in a Hostel in San Francisco. At the hostel bar, we met a few world travelers – an Australian and a group of four Swedes. They were a lively bunch who had se…

28/07/2016

Getting closer to the dream

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/07/28/getting-closer-to-the-dream/

First off, for my regular viewers I want to apologize for not posting last week. It was part experiment, part break. I did hear of a few folks expecting to have a post to …

14/07/2016

Am I a Ni**er?

This week's may be one of the most thought-provoking of them all. A striking and profound inquiry that you will have to read in order to answer, if at all.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/07/14/am-i-a-nigger/

A younger friend of mine approached me a few weeks ago because he agreed with the changes that I was trying to make. He too wanted to make a positive impact on the world and offered to help my caus…

07/07/2016

Can we all agree that names are weird?

Have you ever thought about how weird names are?


http://happilymisfit.com/2016/07/07/can-we-all-agree-that-names-are-weird/

Ok, so here’s this noise that we’ll use…we’ll use it so that you know I’m addressing you and you alone. Kind of weird, but interesting, when you think about it. Think of the…

30/06/2016

Gratitude Continued…

This week's is about momentary perfection.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/06/30/gratitude-continued/

It would be folly – and even hypocritical – of me to write a piece on gratitude and not express how completely I felt it on my golden birthday (turning 27 on the 27th). My father asked …

27/06/2016

happily_misfit's podcast

As previously announced, my podcast launched today! It is under review with iTunes and will hopefully be approved and live today. Until then, you can go to the following link and check it out!

http://happily_misfit.libsyn.com/

Inspiring misfits to make the world a better place, Happily Misfit is a podcast which features interviews with individuals who are experts within their field with stories of overcoming adversity to inspire those currently facing similar adversity.

23/06/2016

Gratitude and its consistency with success

This week's takes a look at gratitude and how it relates to success.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/06/23/gratitude-and-its-consistency-with-success/

A few weeks back I made a trip to Lexington for a meeting. While there, a woman approached me for money. She had an elaborate story of how she was down on her luck and needed some cash for gas. I d…

16/06/2016

When do the bad guys win?

This week's offers a different perspective on the Orlando Nightclub shooting.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/06/16/when-do-the-bad-guys-win/

I used to never get involved with politics. I used to never get involved with national issues. I used to never get involved with religious arguments. For these reasons, I didn’t enjoy watchin…

09/06/2016

Enjoy the Search

Not everything is a destination that can found by searching. Sometimes the only thing we can do is enjoy life while attempting to find it.



http://happilymisfit.com/2016/06/09/enjoy-the-search/

We’re all searching for something. It could be… a destination to bring us awe…solitude happiness that has escaped us for far too long a name that actually fit who we are. Or rules we are will…

02/06/2016

It’s difficult to kick over a full bucket

This week's topic is death. Yep.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/06/02/its-difficult-to-kick-over-a-full-bucket/

A bucket is an interesting but useful metaphor for one’s life. To kick the bucket To die. To cease all activity. A bucket list A list of things to do before you die. Goals. Dreams. A new addi…

26/05/2016

A humble proposition to why bad things happen.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/05/26/a-humble-proposition-to-why-bad-things-happen/

There are a lot of negative and chaotic aspects with life. It is inevitable. Coming to terms with a negative situation is often the first step towards inner peace. It can be difficult to pinpoint w…

19/05/2016

Nostalgia: a powerful, yet dangerous emotion

Memories are constructed in the present, and with that, you only get one chance.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/05/19/nostalgia-a-powerful-yet-dangerous-emotion/

2016 has been a year of nostalgia for me. I’ve had many reunions with many friends, some whom I haven’t seen in a very long time. I even have a 10 year high school reunion coming up nex…

12/05/2016

Persistence: A Lesson I Learned from a Three Year Old

This week's is short, sweet, and to the point. It's amazing what we can learn from children.

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/05/12/persistence-a-lesson-i-learned-from-a-three-year-old/

My little cousin and I were putting together a puzzle awhile back. I had the best time…she was three years old at the time and just the cutest thing ever. Well, I was guiding her to get the last fe…

05/05/2016

The Dangers of a Corporate Ladder

Some brief thoughts on my corporate experience. Some good, some bad. As with everything, it's all about perspective.
http://happilymisfit.com/2016/05/05/the-dangers-of-a-corporate-ladder/

I have no qualms with corporations as a whole. The issue arises when culture within a culture becomes all about climbing the proverbial ladder. Where titles become more important than individuals. …

28/04/2016

Is keeping your word always a good thing?

What are your thoughts on breaking a promise?

http://happilymisfit.com/2016/04/28/is-keeping-your-word-always-a-good-thing/

This is a controversial topic but it’s something that has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve always had pride in being a “man of my word”. I was raised to keep my promises a…