The Collectivist, Individualistic Questions We’ll Never Answer (But, Need to Ask)
Let’s call our kettle black. The United States of America is one of the most infamous (mostly successful) individualistic societies in the history of humankind. That said, societies live on …
Are We Answering the Call to Friendship in a Lonely World?
Is the rise in polyamory in the zeitgeist a reaction to our inability to do friendship well? A wonderful friend (and profound teacher) of mine, Dr. Cara Miller, sent me …
Getting Past the Anticipation and Into the Dance of Life
Planning is good and all, but life can’t be planned. Theater, live music, and public speaking seem to share the dynamic we’re talking about here. If you’ve ever done the …
PODCAST: Nick Monica Tackles Hospitality with an Artist Mindset
In this episode of the Hold the Standard Podcast, Logan Gelbrich sits down with restaurateur and entrepreneur Nick Monica to explore how the kitchen became his dojo for growth, grit, …
Gym Culture Ignores Movement Skill to Focus on All the Wrong Things
Gym culture is ripe with controversy. Now, I’m terrified of heights, but here I am teetering on top of this not-so-sturdy soap box. When I saw the photo above I …